Job Description

Country Style Foods

is a modern craft company that works closely with leading retailers and food service customers, specialising in high volume production of top quality bakery products.

We are looking for a Quality Coordinator to join our Technical team.

Role Profile

Effective management and co-ordination of the quality assurance team, so that:

all raw materials, work in progress and finished products meet all safety, quality, authenticity and legal requirements - before despatch to the customer the site is operating to good manufacturing standards (GMP) at all times.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Handling of day-to-day quality, food safety, authenticity and legal issues

Ensuring that customer and site product specifications are consistently met for all products during every production run. (on-line observations, completing audits/inspections, running product assessment panels, reviewing production records)

Co-ordinating the work of the QAs so allocated tasks are completed and can be completed to the standard required

Providing cover for the Quality Assurance Manager during periods of absence

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

- Food manufacturing experience is essential

- Minimum training received: HACCP L2, Food Safety L2

- Shows a basic understanding of HACCP, food safety, microbiology, weight legislation, and allergen management

- Has experience of managing raw materials and finished product quality

- Has conducted internal audits, raised and closed out non-conformances

- Able to use computer programmes, including Word, Excel, customer portals

- Understands technical KPIs and other performance measures - and how these can be improved

- Knows how to identify and solve the root causes of issues

- Has experience of implementing process and procedures relating to product quality and safety

What we can offer you!

Weekly pay On site free parking Employee Assistance Programme Length of Service Awards Colleague of the Month Awards Full onsite training, with the opportunities for further development and training A friendly and approachable team 250 each Recommend a Friend Scheme Team spirit and a passion for developing new products Mental Health Awareness Support A welcoming and inclusive environment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.35 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3RB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Food safety: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person