Job Description

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The Role: Quality Assurance Technician


This role is based within our head office in Speke and has the following main responsibilities:-

Positively releasing product from the production line, including organoleptic assessment of finished product and compare against gold standards Carry out quality control checks (e.g. CCP, label verification, weights, shift documentation) to ensure compliance. Carry out internal audits as per schedule (e.g. glass, GMP, traceability, QMS) Conduct environmental monitoring and product sampling and ensure results are reported accurately Supporting investigations for customer complaints and internal non-conformances Raise non-conformances for shift based issues and where necessary place product on hold Complete shift based reports to ensure information is handed over to teammates accurately

The successful candidate needs to have a good understanding of food manufacturing and hygiene regulations


You're Naturally Like This...

Highly enthusiastic and a lover of improving and developing new ways of working and improving existing Growing strategic mindset and appreciation Avid self-learner & teacher You have high standards for quality of delivery from yourself and from others You are positively impatient You are great at building positive, productive relationships with internal and external parties You have excellent interpersonal skills, and you are able to clearly communicate complex topics in simple terms, to a variety of audiences You are a highly motivated self-starter with a flexible, can-do attitude You are an uncommonly fast-learner You place a high value on delivering business impact, and creating robust processes

Non-Negotiables

Basic food safety and HACCP certification Clear and proven experience in QA / QC Highly organised and excellent verbal and written skills Computer literate with the ability to work with various Microsoft programs Excellent relationship building skills and ability to influence at various levels Ability to multi-task and deliver to deadlines Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise, meet deadline and manage changing priorities Proven ability to be a flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team environment
Willingness to work occasionally outside normal business hours, when required.



Desirables


An understanding of / experience in FMCG Food and/or Sports Nutrition


Experience of working in an E-Commerce vertically integrated business/or Food Manufacturing


Internal auditor training


Excellent excel knowledge