Quality & Hygiene Specialist: ISO/BRCGS Compliance

Graphic Packaging International; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International in Gateshead, United Kingdom, seeks a Quality Assurance specialist to support maintenance of ISO9001, PS9000 and BRCGS standards across both North East sites. You will assist with audits, perform internal audits, and ensure shop floor leadership in Quality & Hygiene.

Responsibilities include managing quality documentation, HACCP/TACCP/VACCP compliance, data reporting, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing quality & hygiene management.
• Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and manage department workload.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; familiarity with Avante training systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Manager with ISO9001, PS9000 & BRCGS standards maintenance.
• Conduct internal audits and assist audits/visits by auditors and customers.
• Provide visible shop floor presence for Quality & Hygiene leadership.
• Maintain quality documentation for the QMS related to food safety compliance.
• Monitor GMP audit performance and drive improvements in quality characteristics.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality & Hygiene management

Communication & influence

Initiative & workload management

Computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Tools

Avante

Job description

Graphic Packaging International in Gateshead, United Kingdom, seeks a Quality Assurance specialist to support maintenance of ISO9001, PS9000 and BRCGS standards across both North East sites. You will assist with audits, perform internal audits, and ensure shop floor leadership in Quality & Hygiene.

Responsibilities include managing quality documentation, HACCP/TACCP/VACCP compliance, data reporting, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.