Specialist, QA Maternity Cover

International Flavors & Fragrances; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food safety company based in Haverhill, England seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist to cover maternity leave. The role involves conducting audits, maintaining compliance with food safety standards, and coordinating training. Ideal candidates will have a Certified Internal Auditor status and a Food Science degree. Strong communication and organizational skills are necessary. This temporary position offers a chance to contribute to food safety efforts in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Internal Auditor credential is required.
• Food safety and hygiene certification necessary.
• Experience working in QA position within Food/Flavours is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with local authority and third-party audits.
• Perform internal audits for compliance.
• Create and maintain Quality Management System documentation.
• Coordinate Food Safety Training for the site.
• Maintain Glass & Brittle Plastic Registers.

Skills

Certified Internal Auditor

Food safety and hygiene certification

Strong knowledge of FSSC 22000 & AIB standards

Microsoft Office skills

SAP QM Module knowledge

Strong verbal and written English language skills

Good communication and organizational skills

Good problem-solving skills

Education

Food Science Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We currently have a temporary opportunity within our Quality Assurance team, based at our facilities in Haverhill, Suffolk to cover a period on maternity leave.

The responsibilities / duties of the Quality Assurance Specialist include :

• Assisting with local authority, second and third-party audits.
• Performing Internal Audits as per Internal Audits Schedule to ensure compliance with Quality & Food Safety Management System and against the requirements of FSSC 22000 and customers’ standards.
• Creating & maintaining Quality & Food Safety Management System documentation.
• Coordinating the Food Safety Training for the site.
• Creating & maintaining Glass & Brittle Plastic Registers for all plants on site.
• Performing traceability exercises as required.
• Maintaining SAQ in SEDEX website.
• Performing trending as required to support continuous improvement.
• Completing allergen reviews in SAP for new materials introduced to the plant.

Qualifications

Required Skills :

• Certified Internal Auditor.
• Food safety and hygiene certification.
• Strong knowledge of FSSC 22000 & AIB standards.
• Microsoft Office skills, SAP QM Module, or any related system.
• Strong verbal and written English language skills.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.

Desirable Skills :

• Knowledge of UK supermarket food safety & quality standards.
• Certified Lead Auditor qualification.

Experience

• Experience working in QA position within Food / Flavours.
• Experience in Food / Flavours operations.
• Food Science Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent).
• Internal auditing experience.