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QA Lead

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 31,800 - 31,800 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

The Company

Our client are specialists in their market sector; they are looking for a QA Lead to join them on a permanent basis.

The Role

  * Ensure that the output from Production meets all company and customer quality requirements and standards.

  * Provide support, guidance and training as required to operational teams (e.g., Sensory training, Basic Food Hygiene).

  * Plan, prepare and conduct audits on the Quality Management and Food Safety (HACCP) systems ensuring that appropriate corrective actions are identified, implemented and re-audited.

  * Ensure that all equipment and services required for quality purposes are maintained and calibrated.

  * Ensure routine microbiological analysis on plant, raw materials and finished products.

  * Maintain quality consumables on site within the agreed annual budget.

  * Support and co-ordinate trials, as required, of new products, materials and processes.

  * Assist the drive for continuous improvement ensuring that quality and food safety standards are driven forward using the most cost-effective methods.

  * Represent the site as required on quality issues with customers, suppliers and statutory bodies as well as relevant site meetings.

  * Coach the shift production teams against the quality framework standards and be an ambassador for the quality department.

  * Will be working on a day shift system occasionally covering holidays on shift.

The Person

  * Proven communication skills.

  * Sound knowledge of food production process and legislation is essential.

  * HACCP intermediate level essential.

  * Competent computer skills required, Excel an advantage.

  * Running and supplying reports to represent trending and analysis.

  * Proven experience in food safety management and auditing.

  * Well-developed interpersonal skills, specifically relationship building, facilitation, written/verbal communication is essential.

  * Strong leadership skills.

  * Experience of working with in an FMCG environment preferably within a Quality function.

  * Experience in developing, implementation and maintenance of food quality management and auditing.

  * Relevant industry experience or a relevant degree or equivalent.

  * Intermediate Food Hygiene desirable.

  * Lead Auditor trained is advantageous but not essential.

The Benefits

  * You will be working for a well-established growing employer.

  * An excellent salary.

  * A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.

  * The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices

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