Job Description

The Company

Newly Weds Foods is a leading, privately owned global food ingredients business and has been innovating since 1932. The European division is a market leader in the manufacture of coatings, seasonings and functional ingredient systems.

Today, Newly Weds Foods is a world leader in food ingredient technology. A network of R&D, manufacturing and service facilities around the globe allows us to serve our customers' needs in more than 68 countries. But despite our size and scope, we've continued to be an independent, family-owned business answerable only to the demands of our customers. That's why we continue to invest in infrastructure, human resources and capacity to keep pace with our customers' needs and expectations.

The Position

Newly Weds Foods Ltd is an incredibly successful food ingredients manufacturing business and because of this success, we are seeking

x2 QA Technicians to join the team on a 3 month fixed-term contract basis.

Reporting into the Quality Supervisor, you will be based at our UK & European Head Office in Ossett, West Yorkshire.

To monitor, control and report on raw materials, products, process and quality systems and to fulfil duties of the position in a safe and responsible manner.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure Good Manufacturing Code of Practice and product protection practices are followed at all times, including hygiene duties as directed by your supervisor. To analyse finished products and work in progress (WIP) within the production department. Auditing of plant / process, HACCP, Quality Control and process control records for each department in the factory. To liaise with other functions and departments within the company to ensure that preventative / corrective action is taken to prevent the recurrence of quality problems. To provide detailed disposition instructions for failed products and raw materials, providing the Production Supervisor with support where required. To conduct where necessary, any non-routine analysis and investigations as requested by the Management Team. To work within company quality procedures and to ensure these are reviewed and constructively challenge where applicable. Assist in maintenance and control all aspects of quality work instructions and forms relating to the QC Department. To ensure that the system for replenishment of lab chemicals and consumables is adhered to in full, placing orders in a timely manner and ensuring that the team are fully aware of these activities. To ensure that all safety instructions required by Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) are followed in full and that any visitors admitted to the lab are appropriately controlled. To ensure that all Health & Safety policies and practices within your responsibility area are adhered to. Assist with stock counts as required. Actively work towards zero complaints attributable to the team and work to a 'Right first time' policy for the production process. To assist QC Supervisor

Personal Profile

You must have the ability to work collaboratively within a team and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills is essential to this role, as well as the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Individuals must be able to prioritise their workload and work effectively when under pressure, as working to tight deadlines is part of this role. The successful candidate will be a good team player, both enthusiastic and self-motivated with the skills and ability to solve problems and follow systems/procedures effectively.

Hours of work

Either weekly rotating shifts 06.00-14.00 / 14.00-22.00 or continental, 12 hour shifts working 06.00-18.00, where week one you will be working Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and week two you would be working Wednesday and Thursday, and so on.

Please indicate your preference when applying.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,945.00-32,085.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ossett WF5 9AX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Quality assurance: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/07/2023