Quality Auditor

Sofina Foods Europe; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid breaks

Benefits hub

Life insurance

Health programme

Canteen facilities

On-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

Sofina Foods Europe in Haverhill is seeking a QA Auditor to help ensure food safety, legality and quality across the site by performing audits, inspections and process checks.

You will work closely with Operations to maintain standards, investigate complaints, conduct traceability exercises, and support continuous improvement while following GMP, GHP and HACCP protocols. This role offers a full-time schedule on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience of internal audits in a food factory is desirable.
• Experience in a FMCG QA role is desirable.
• Knowledge of internal auditing procedures and practices.
• Understanding of microbiology and hygiene concepts.
• Familiarity with pest control measures.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled internal audits including GMP, GHP, HACCP CCP and CP checks.
• Audit production documentation for accuracy and escalate issues to department heads.
• Perform verification checks on inline equipment and temperature probes.
• Ensure product specifications are met and monitor process standards.
• Investigate complaints and communicate findings to Technical Management.
• Carry out traceability exercises and maintain QA records.
• Conduct environmental temp checks and collect retained samples.
• Prepare and supervise daily taste panels and ensure proper documentation.
• Collate process control documents for shift sign-off and report issues.

Skills

QA knowledge

GMP/GHP/HACCP

Microbiology

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Summary

Join a flagship site acting as QA in order to meet food safety, legal, and quality standards by conducting audits, inspections, and process checks.

The Role

To ensure the quality and safety of all our products, working closely with Operations across the site to maintain standards and drive improvement, using positive behaviours, taking accountability to ensure that only the best products reach our customers and therefore ensuring the repeat business of the companies that we rely on, but protecting the customers Health & Safety at all times.

Hours: Monday to Friday 3pm - 11pm

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled/planned internal audits including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), HACCP Critical Control Points (CCP) and Control Points (CP), glass register, etc.
• Responsible for auditing documentation related to the production process to ensure accuracy and raising any identified issues with relevant departmental heads.
• Carry out verification checks at set frequencies for in-line checkweighers, scales, and temperature probes to ensure proper operation.
• Monitor and verify that standards specified in product specifications for intermediate and finished products are achieved.
• Investigate consumer and customer complaints, communicating findings to Technical Management and appropriate factory personnel.
• Conduct traceability exercises according to the required schedule.
• Perform environmental manual temperature checks as per the required schedule.
• Collect retained samples and maintain QA sample shelves in an orderly manner.
• Prepare, conduct, and supervise daily taste panels, ensuring all relevant paperwork is completed and raising any issues with Production and Technical Management.
• Collate all process control documentation on a shift basis for sign-off, maintain filing systems, and report all issues to relevant line leaders or area supervisors.
• Conduct swabbing and sampling according to risk-assessed schedules and ad hoc requirements to support investigations.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience of conducting internal audits within a food factory (desirable)
• Experience of working within a FMCG Company in a QA capacity (desirable)
• Knowledge of Technical procedures and practices relating to internal auditing
• Knowledge of microbiology and hygiene
• Knowledge of pest control
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook
• Key attention to detail

Why Sofina Foods?

• Competitive hourly rates
• Paid breaks
• Access to our Online Benefits Hub
• Life insurance & company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Canteen facilities
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• A culture where commitment, teamwork, and high standards are valued and rewarded

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8 Hour Shift

Location

Haverhill, Suffolk

Hours of Work

Full-time