About the QA Specialist Job:
Our client, a leading food production company in the North East , is seeking a QA Specialist where your remit will involve testing and examining all produce to ensure the highest standard of quality is achieved for all customers. Reporting to the Quality Manager you will support the implementation of 3rd party and customer standards as well as supporting audits and compliance projects.
Commutable from:
Monaghan Town, Clones, Cootehill, Ballybay, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Armagh, Dungannon, Enniskillen, Cavan, Belturbet, Killeshandra, Lisnaskea, Roslea, Emyvale, Aughnacloy, Threemilehouse, Ballinode, Scotstown, Newbliss and Scotshouse.
Key Responsibilities:
In the QA Specialist job some of your key duties will include:
• Assist in carrying out internal audits on a routine basis/ ensure the factory is compliant with all quality regulations & requirements.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all quality checks performed during production.
• Ensure HACCP, VACCP and TACCP principles are continuously met and BRC requirements are maintained
• Ensure cross-checking traceability for each delivery and contact all suppliers to obtain traceability in advance.
• Work closely with the production team to uphold and improve quality standards.
• Analyse Production Quality KPI’s and proactively report trends and liaise with production teams & Farm Officers in problem solving.
• Support with development, implementation, and management of food safety management systems (FSMS)
• Proactively identify and address hazards to prevent risks to product safety, initiate corrective and preventative actions, and oversee their effective implementation to address problems and drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the QA Manager to review external non-conformance and complete complaint investigations, to ensure a rigorous approach to root cause analysis and that corrective and preventative actions are put in place in a timely manager.
What We’re Looking For:
• Excellent attention to detail & organisational skills in relation to quality, traceability, labelling and maintaining records.
• Previous experience in a similar role or within the food industry is an advantage, but not essential—full training will be provided.
• 3rd level qualification in relevant discipline (e.g. Food Science/Food Manufacturing/Food Safety) desirable
• Working knowledge of BRC, HACCP and Food legislation an advantage
What’s on Offer:
Opportunity to fast-track your career in a rapidly growing food production company with a salary of 32k-35k doe.
Keywords: QA, QA Specialist, Food Production, Manufacturing, Monaghan, Permanent
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