Quality Systems Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Systems Coordinator to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the internal audit program, ensuring compliance with quality management systems and good manufacturing practices. You will be the site lead for document control, working closely with various teams to uphold the highest standards of quality and safety. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while developing your professional skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are a self-starter with a passion for quality, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal auditing and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of BRC food safety standards and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal audit program and ensure compliance with QMS.
• Co-ordinate documentation reviews and manage non-conformances.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Internal Audit Experience

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

HACCP Standards

Regulatory Compliance

Strong Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Degree in Quality Management or related field

Job description

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It’s an exciting time to be part of the IFF family. The combination of IFF and Frutarom unites us to form a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.

A key member of the Quality team deputising for the Technical Manager. Leading the internal audit programme, ensuring an ongoing programme of continuous improvement across the site.

Job Requirements

As a Quality Systems Coordinator, you will be responsible for…

• Deputise for the Technical Manager as required.
• Lead the internal audit programme. Maintain and review the schedule and action log. Complete regular audits to ensure compliance with the QMS and to maintain GMP.
• Ensure all standards in the company’s HACCP and Quality Systems are adhered to and all documentation is correctly completed. Co-ordinate regular review of all documentation by the document owners.
• Site lead for documents control.
• Keep abreast of current regulation pertinent to the business. Ensuring that regulatory changes are reflected in the documentation. Work closely with the Quality, NPD, and Production teams, ensuring procedures comply with BRC Standards, are up to date, relevant, and updated accordingly.
• Raise, review, and close out non-conformances.
• Conduct risk assessments on processes, aligning business needs with quality requirements.
• Approve and review raw materials and suppliers. Keep paperwork up to date and compliant with relevant regulation. Liaise with Procurement to ensure supply chain concerns are controlled from a safety, legal, and quality perspective.
• Lead by example and encourage Good Manufacturing & Hygiene practices throughout the site.
• Participate in all quality meetings such as HACCP reviews.
• Assist with all external audits such as BRC, customer, and EHO.
• Manage own continued professional development. Participate in internal and external training as directed.

Key Attributes

• A self-starter who can manage ambiguity and ‘hit the ground running’.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Tenacious character, liaising with colleagues to obtain and chase up information required.
• Team player, working with a cross-functional team to deliver benefits to the business.
• Ability to work under pressure, meeting internal deadlines, and problem-solving skills.
• Internal audit experience essential, with the ability to identify improvements and implement them.
• Well versed with the BRC food safety standard.

Key Performance Measurement

• Relevant 3rd Party Accreditation (e.g., BRC)
• Compliance with QMS requirements
• Implementation of internal audits (QMS, GMP, Hygiene, H&S)

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.