Job Description

Main Purpose of Job

To assure compliance to key parameters of the quality system by means of direct audit with main responsibility appraisal of component and finished product against key parameters. Authority to quarantine and accept or reject non-conforming materials.

Key Responsibilities;

Responsibilities for all lead auditors

Appraisal of key components and finished product against written quality parameters Collaborative approach with other departments to ensure adherence to site and legal requirements Complete initial risk assessments of incidents, investigate and escalate as required To ensure audits are carried out in line with pre-defined schedule Carryout and prioritise daily QA tasks Random live audit of process paperwork to ensure compliance Ensure all food safety, GMP, legality and quality requirements are adhered to To ensure appropriate product samples are collected as required A proactive approach to identification and investigation of non-conforming product or standards Communication of issues and actions via email and in person with the supervisory/management team Communicate and provide information to customers and third-party auditors while on site Provide cover for other areas of the QA team as required Support completion of validation/calibration schedule as required Carry out verification of process controls e.g. environmental swabbing Ensure all relevant paperwork is available to check process controls, verification of critical pieces of equipment e.g. daily line sheets, scales, probes, metal detectors, checkweighers Audit production paperwork as required Trace and collect paperwork as required Complete testing and traces from defined schedule Initiate concessions as per procedure Technical liaison for contractors and service providers e.g. pest control in the absence of QA Supervisor Complete additional tasks as deemed reasonable by QA Supervisor/ QA Manager.

Specific responsibilities for team members based in Quality Assessment Kitchen

Continuous sampling of finished product Prepare daily taste panels for the wider team Carry out end of life product sampling panels with the wider team Tray validations Complete sleeve intakes against agreed specification Control of reference sample area removing out of date meals

Specific responsibilities for team members based in Raw Material Intake

Check raw materials entering site against agreed specifications Communicate and report non-conformance to our suppliers. Udate supplier response on supplier non-conformance system and to Supplier Assurance Manager At external coldstore, booking in of deliveries onto JBA (stock system)

Specific responsibilities for team members based in Lab

Collecting and booking in samples of raw materials, chilled products, work in progress and environmental booking Ensure traceability within the lab is maintained and ensure samples are submitted for the correct testing suite following the schedules in place Perform effluent tests on effluent samples Conduct in house product testing as required e.g. pH

Skills & Attributes

Good organisational skills and communication skills

To always adhere to company values

To be punctual and accurate

As a representative of the company to perform duties in a professional, timely manner and complying with relevant timetables

To be proactive, constantly looking for new and better ways to perform your duties

To communicate problems and ask assistance from your manager as required

To be courteous and to treat others as you would like to be treated yourself

To be part of the team

Confidentially of company information

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Night shift Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Are you looking to work Days or Nights?
Work Location: In person