Shift Quality Auditor Shift Quality Auditor Rugby, ENG, GB, CV21 1RN Nov 11, 2025

Ardagh Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier of packaging in Rugby is seeking a QA Shift Technician to maintain the quality of products, manage analytical equipment, and lead investigations into manufacturing issues. The ideal candidate has strong statistical and problem-solving skills with at least 2 years of experience in a quality role. This position offers a shift rotation and aims at continuous improvement in quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years previous experience in a Quality Role, preferably in a manufacturing industry.
• Understanding of analytical equipment calibration.
• Experience of risk assessment and COSHH principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality of all products at the Rugby site.
• Manage the quality analytical equipment and gauges.
• Conduct internal inspections for food safety and quality.

Skills

Good understanding of Microsoft Excel

Good understanding of LIMS software

Ability to learn new software

Good digital curiosity

Performing effective Root Cause analysis

Understanding of Statistical Process Control

High level of organizational skills

Understanding of data integrity

Education

A-Level or equivalent in Mathematics

GCSE or higher in English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

LIMS software

Job description

Job Title

QA Shift Technician

Direct report to

QA Team Leader

Department

Quality

Functional Report to

Quality Manager

Location

Rugby

Number of direct subordinates

Working Pattern and Hours

4 on 4 off shift rotation :

• 2 Days - 7am to 7pm
• 2 Nights - 7pm to 7am

14 days of every 5 shift rotations (holiday allowance included in shift pattern)

Plus 6 “rota days” per year.

Main Purpose of the Position

To maintain the quality of all products made at the Ardagh Metal Packaging Rugby site whilst looking for opportunities to improve robustness and simplify a range of processes and testing. Day to day management of the quality analytical equipment and gauges.

Key Responsibilities

• Physical testing of produce.
• Maintenance of Quality analytical equipment and gauges.
• Leading investigation of manufacturing issues through root cause analysis.
• Proactive involvement in investigation and reduction of customer complaints, non-conforming product and spoilage.
• Spoilage analysis and reporting recommendations to production managers.
• Active participation in Continuous Improvement and 6S activities.
• Running statistical reports daily for morning meeting.
• Providing statistical analysis of data to Cell Leaders and Shift Managers.
• Providing support for proofing of new can decorations.
• Reporting of non-conforming raw materials.
• Supporting plate making, organization and set up according to production plan.
• Reviewing current work practices to identify areas in which quality could be improved.
• Enforcing company policies and procedures, ability to speak to groups and conduct group trainings.
• Conducting internal inspections for food safety, quality and processes.
• Maintain ongoing company compliance with all applicable regulations and 3rd party auditor requirements.
• Proactive troubleshooting of multiple systems, gauges and equipment.
• Writing SOPs and training documents.
• Leading periodic workplace inspections of site area.
• Ensuring traceability of product through the manufacturing process.
• Maintain safe working practices and comply with all legal, safety and environmental legislations.

Scope of Position

Scope of Position

Budgets Responsible for

None

Contacts within Ardagh

Quality Team, Shift Teams

Contacts outside of the Company

Analytical Equipment Suppliers.

Professional Requirements

Qualifications

A-Level or equivalent in Mathematics.

GCSE or higher in English.

Desirable - Higher level statistical or mathematical qualifications.

Languages

Fluent in English.

Computer Skills / literacy

• Good understanding of Microsoft Excel for use as statistical tool.
• Good understanding of LIMS software.
• Ability to learn new software.
• Good digital curiosity .

Experience / Attributes

Required

• Working to cGMP standards.
• Performing effective Root Cause analysis and assigning CAPA.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control.
• Understanding of analytical equipment calibration.
• High level of organizational skills, including written and verbal communication, creative problem solving.
• Understanding of data integrity.
• 2 years previous experience in a Quality Role, preferably in a manufacturing industry.
• Experience of risk assessment and COSHH principles .

Desirable

• Experience of Audit processes.
• Experience of HACCP principles.
• Lean Green Belt training .

About Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading global supplier of sustainable and 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, North America and Brazil and with innovative production capabilities. AMP operates 23 metal beverage can production facilities in nine countries, employing more than 6,000 people with sales of approximately $4.9bn in 2024. A partner of choice for beverage companies, AMP is known for its outstanding quality customer service and is the only pure-play metal beverage can producer of scale in the market today.

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP), 76%-owned by Ardagh Group is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable, metal and glass packaging for brand owners around the world. The consistent pursuit of market-leading innovation, quality and customer service, backed by investment in our people and processes, underpins everything we do. We remain focused on continuous improvement in all aspects of our business to deliver long-term, sustainable success for our stakeholders.

Ardagh Group also holds a 42% interest in Trivium Packaging, a leading supplier of sustainable metal packaging to the food & specialty and personal care markets. Ardagh operates 59 metal and glass production facilities in 16 countries, employing approximately 19,000 people with sales of approximately $9.1bn. 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!