Shift Quality Auditor

Ardagh Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Plant Incentive Scheme

Private Healthcare (single cover)

Company Pension Scheme

Job summary

Ardagh Group in Wrexham is seeking a Quality Auditor to join our Production Team on a shift pattern. The successful candidate will ensure the highest standards of product across our manufacturing operation, while seeking opportunities to improve robustness and simplify processes and testing.

We look for an individual with proven QA/Control/Auditor experience in FMCG, confident in a fast-paced environment, and committed to quality, compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office.
• Experience using SAP, APRISO, InfinityQS, Minitab desirable.
• Previous experience in a similar role in fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Flexible, action-oriented approach to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality inspections and product testing per quality, food safety and traceability requirements.
• Maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot quality analytical equipment and gauges.
• Lead investigations into quality and manufacturing issues using root cause analysis.
• Analyze quality data, produce statistical reports and provide insights for improvement.
• Support production activities including new decoration proofing, plate making and reporting non-conforming materials.
• Review and improve working practices; participate in Continuous Improvement and 6S; develop SOPs/training materials.
• Conduct internal inspections, workplace audits and training to ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

English fluency

Flexibility

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Tools

SAP

APRISO

InfinityQS

Minitab

Job description

We are recruiting for a Quality Auditor to join our Production Team in Wrexham. Working as part of the Shift Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of product across our manufacturing operation, whilst looking for opportunities to improve robustness and simplify a range of processes and testing. We're looking for an individal with proven experience in a Quality Assurance/Control/Auditor role within the FMCG sector. The successful candidate will be confident working in a fast paced manunfacturing environment and committed to driving qualtiy, compliance and continious improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out quality inspections and product testing, ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, and traceability requirements throughout the manufacturing process.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot quality analytical equipment and gauges to ensure accurate and reliable testing.
• Lead investigations into quality and manufacturing issues using root cause analysis, supporting the reduction of customer complaints, non-conforming products, and spoilage.
• Analyse quality data, produce statistical reports, and provide insights and recommendations to support operational performance and continuous improvement.
• Support production activities including new decoration proofing, plate making, and the reporting of non-conforming raw materials.
• Review and improve working practices, participate in Continuous Improvement and 6S initiatives, and develop SOPs and training materials where required.
• Conduct internal inspections, workplace audits, and training activities to ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and third-party audit requirements.

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Basic computer skills, including use of MS Packages
• Experience of using SAP, APRISO, InfinityQS, Minitab is desirable
• Previous experience in a similar role within a fast paced, high volume manufacturing environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A flexible, action‑orientated approach with a genuine desire to achieve results

Hours Of Work

• 12 hour shifts, 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern (2 days / 2 nights) with x 5 18 day breaks incorporated into rota

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £51,674.20 per annum
• Plant Incentive Scheme
• Private Healthcare (single cover)
• Company Pension Scheme

About Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023. AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa.

• Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.
• Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.
• Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).

The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!