Job Description

QA Auditor - Shift Based

26,102 per annum + shift premium 6,915 = 33,017 per annum

About us:

We are a rapid-growth scale-up disrupting the infant nutritionspace through our award-winning brand Kendamil - the only infant milk made in Britain, proudly used by the British Royal Family and uniquely crafted locally using British organic full cream milk, without the nasties.

Our company, Kendal Nutricare, is a 200 person team passionate about giving children a better start to life. We're proud to be a Queens' Award winning business and to be ranked by the Financial Times as one of Europe's 1000 Fastest Growing Companies in 2020.

We're on an exciting path - join us!

The role:

We are looking for QA Auditors to join our factory team! Reporting to one of our Quality Managers the successful candidate will undertake various tasks to assist with the smooth operations of our Production department.

The QA Auditor is responsible for auditing, monitoring, and evaluating the organization's quality systems and procedures. This role supports operational teams by maintaining high technical and quality standards in line with business objectives. The QA Auditor ensures compliance with Quality Management Systems and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and assists in resolving non-conformances and customer complaints.

This is a full-time role based at our headquarters in Kendal. Hours of work are annualised and include 12 hour day shifts and night shifts. You will be required to work a 10 week shift pattern, which includes a 2 week holiday break within each rotation.

What you'll be doing:

Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems and GMP. Identify non-conformances, provide objective evidence, and assist operational teams in corrective actions. Perform scheduled and ad-hoc product testing to ensure compliance with quality standards. Collaborate with the Quality Manager to investigate customer complaints and out-of-specification results. Perform traceability studies and ensure thorough investigations. Monitor and resolve supplier and factory non-conformances. Ensure investigations are thorough, root causes are identified, and corrective actions are implemented effectively. Provide ongoing technical advice and support to factory teams to promote quality standards and resolve quality issues. Complying with safety procedures including but not limited to: adopting safe working practices, wearing the required protective clothing and use of safety equipment appropriate to the role. Carry out environmental monitoring in line with a defined programme

What you'll need:

Proven experience in quality assurance or a related field. Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and GMP. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and teamwork skills.

What we would like you to have:

BSc / MSc in Food Science Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Strong report writing and documentation skills. Aware of asceptic techniques and how to minimise cross contamination

What you'll get from us:

The opportunity to work for the fastest growing infant milk brand in Europe, alongside a talented team dedicated to serving thousands of passionate customers.

We offer to all our employees:

33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) Join our pension scheme and we'll match contributions up to 5% Free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses Free Gym Membership after 12 months
Life Assurance at 2 x basic salary EAP Program including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest as well as access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more. Onsite canteen with Free healthy breakfast and subsidized food options Enhanced Maternity leave policy Louenna App for Parents New parents enjoy a generous stipend for Kendamil products Free on-site parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Life insurance Referral programme
Application question(s):

Do you have a good understanding of Quality Management Systems and GMP? Are you located in Kendal LA9 6NL or will able to commute?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person