Quality Auditor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic environment

Professional development

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a meticulous Quality Auditor to join our Technical Department in Newcastle. You will promote the Food Safety & Quality Management System, support production in incident management, and lead internal audits to ensure safety, legality and customer standards.

You will conduct various quality checks, log data, assist with new product launches, and mentor colleagues on best practices.

Qualifications

• HACCP and food hygiene qualifications.
• Trained and experienced as an internal auditor.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing/food manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and stock control systems.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to cope in a busy environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive and initiative-taking in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Promote all parameters of the Food Safety & Quality Management System to meet customer requirements.
• Support production in managing incidents and supplier complaints with thorough investigation.
• Conduct scheduled internal audits (metal detection, GMP, red pen, glass, traceability, paperwork).
• Perform equipment hygiene verification checks and support line assessments.
• Conduct quality assessments (organoleptic quality, weight, moisture, etc.).
• Log data, manage samples storage and destruction, maintain records.
• Support NPD Manager during new product launches and line trials.
• Assist in managing visual product quality standards and site inspections.
• Provide mentoring and coaching on quality and food safety practices.
• Communicate quality issues effectively to production and engineering teams.

Skills

HACCP qualifications

Food hygiene qualifications

Internal auditor experience

Manufacturing experience

Excel

Word

Stock control systems

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Willing to learn

Ability to cope in busy environment

Tools

N/A

Job description

Quality Auditor

Annual Salary: £35,000

Location: Newcastle

Job Type: Full-timeWe are seeking a dedicated Quality Auditor to join our Technical Department in Newcastle. This role is crucial for maintaining and enhancing our quality assurance activities to meet BRCGS, retailer food safety, quality, legality, and customer-specific standards. The Quality Auditor will be a vital player in both internal and external audits, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards.

Day-to-day of the role

• Play a key role in promoting all parameters of the Food Safety & Quality Management System, ensuring customer requirements are met.
• Support the production team in managing incidents, including foreign body, non-conformance, and supplier complaints, ensuring thorough investigation and resolution.
• Conduct scheduled internal audits such as metal detection, GMP, red pen, glass, traceability, and paperwork compliance.
• Perform equipment hygiene verification checks and support production and line equipment assessments.
• Conduct various quality assessments including organoleptic quality, weight, bulk density, moisture, and more.
• Accurately log data, manage the storage and destruction of samples, and maintain comprehensive records.
• Support the NPD Manager during new product launches and line trials.
• Assist in managing visual product quality standards and conduct scheduled site inspection audits.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to team members on quality and food safety practices.
• Maintain communication of quality issues to production and engineering staff effectively.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• HACCP and food hygiene qualifications.
• Trained and experienced as an internal auditor.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing/food manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in computer applications including Excel, Word, and stock control systems.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to cope in a busy environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive and initiative-taking in problem-solving.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Continuous professional development and training.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Engaging and diverse work that makes a real impact on the company's success.