Quality Auditor

BBF Limited; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food manufacturing company located in Blackburn is seeking a Quality Systems Auditor to manage internal auditing systems and ensure compliance with food safety and GMP standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in technical/hygiene roles and a proven track record in quality assurance. This role involves collaboration with teams to enhance manufacturing operations and ensure product safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of technical/hygiene experience in food manufacturing.
• Proven track record in quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal auditing systems to ensure compliance.
• Conduct daily taste panels for production samples.
• Advise site teams on GMP and food safety standards.
• Develop initiatives for manufacturing operations improvement.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Technical and hygiene experience

Knowledge of GMP

Quality assurance expertise

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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To develop and monitor the quality systems in the achievement of continuous improvement in quality of performance and cost. Providing expertise and support to bakery operations, championing local project improvement initiatives. Communicating and implementing the requirements of our company Group Technical Standards through the application and development of Best Practice. Ensuring that all products are safe, legal, and compliant with customer specifications.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The role will manage internal auditing systems (e.g., Glass & Plastic audit, GMP audit, HACCP audit) and ensure all audits are completed as scheduled, with timely closeouts.

Conduct daily taste panels for production samples with a cross-functional team, carried out by the Quality Systems Auditor. All actions from these panels shall be communicated across the bakery.

- Ensure that quality management systems, operating practices, and process controls are developed, implemented, and followed by staff to ensure consistent quality performance and Good Manufacturing Practice.

- Advise site teams on company standards related to GMP, food safety, quality, and hygiene.

- Promote and develop technical service competency, continuously challenging and improving technical operational effectiveness.

- Develop initiatives to enhance manufacturing operations through reduced costs and improved quality, especially in process monitoring & control.

- Escalate non-conformances identified during internal and external audits.

- Monitor systems to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards concerning food safety, hygiene, and quality.

Reporting to the QA Manager, working as part of a team of 5 Systems Auditors, focusing on developing and monitoring quality systems at the Shadsworth and Blackburn Bakery locations.

Additional Accountabilities:

- Maintain current knowledge of professional technical standards and updates in customer codes of practices.

- Collaborate with operational colleagues to ensure effective staff training in food safety, legality, and quality.

- Adhere to policies and procedures at all times.

- Embody and promote BBF Values.

- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the QA Manager.

Performance Measures

KPI's include:

- Consumer Complaints

- Audit Performance (including BRC, GTS's, Pest Control, Retailer Inspections)

- Product assessment scoring

- Completion of daily tasks as outlined by the QA Manager

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

- Minimum 1 year of technical/hygiene experience with a proven track record, preferably in food manufacturing.

- Highly motivated, determined, and enthusiastic individual.