Quality Systems Coordinator

Vickerstock; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Matched pension

Discount platform

Job summary

Vickerstock, in partnership with a leading dairy manufacturer, is recruiting a Quality Systems Coordinator for their Coleraine site on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

You will join a regional Quality Systems team supporting food safety and quality processes, reporting, product release and quality management systems within a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• A diploma or higher qualification in a Food Science-related subject.
• An understanding of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of BRCGS and relevant customer standards.
• Experience in root-cause analysis and practical problem-solving.
• Strong numerical, planning and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret process data.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work cross-functionally and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate product release following successful microbiological and analytical testing.
• Prepare and maintain weekly, monthly and quarterly KPI reports for internal teams and customers.
• Maintain product and environmental monitoring inspection schedules, including trend analysis and investigations.
• Support customer complaints, external storage processes and raw material approval documentation.
• Maintain pest control portal information and customer portal alerts.
• Complete internal Quality Management System audits.
• Write and maintain SOPs, supporting staff training on documentation and procedures.
• Manage technical department stock, including laboratory consumables, PPE and purchase orders.
• Support day-to-day Quality Systems administration and communicate with internal stakeholders.
• Deputise for the Quality Systems Manager when required.

Skills

Food safety & quality systems

BRCGS knowledge

Root-cause analysis

Data interpretation

Communication & detail

Cross-functional work

Education

Food Science-related diploma or higher

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading dairy manufacturing business to recruit a Quality Systems Coordinator for their site based in Coleraine, on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is a great opportunity to join a regional Quality Systems team, supporting food safety and quality processes, reporting, product release and quality management systems within a busy manufacturing environment.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays (pro-rata for the duration of the contract)
• Matched pension scheme
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback with major retailers

The Role

• Coordinate product release following successful microbiological and analytical testing.
• Prepare and maintain weekly, monthly and quarterly KPI reports for internal teams and customers.
• Maintain product and environmental monitoring inspection schedules, including trend analysis and investigations.
• Support customer complaints, external storage processes and raw material approval documentation.
• Maintain pest control portal information and customer portal alerts.
• Complete internal Quality Management System audits.
• Write and maintain SOPs, supporting staff training on documentation and procedures.
• Manage technical department stock, including laboratory consumables, PPE and purchase orders.
• Support day-to-day Quality Systems administration and communicate with internal stakeholders.
• Deputise for the Quality Systems Manager when required.

What you'll need

• A diploma or higher qualification in a Food Science-related subject.
• An understanding of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of BRCGS and relevant customer standards.
• Experience in root-cause analysis and practical problem-solving.
• Strong numerical, planning and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret process data.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work cross-functionally and meet deadlines.