Are you passionate about quality and ensuring high standards are met? We are looking for a dedicated Quality Auditor (QA) to join our team. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining and improving the quality of our products while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work across three key areas on a rotating basis: raw material intake, cut production, and pot production.
- Accurately process Raw Material Goods into the Rubicon system.
- Conduct quality checks on intake, generate quality assessments with photographic evidence, and communicate results to suppliers.
- Ensure all delivered goods (cut & pot) meet required specifications.
- Audit the product journey through production, ensuring paperwork conformance.
- Carry out a range of audits, including Internal Audits, GMP, and Quality audits.
- Check codes, dates, labels, sleeves, and packaging, addressing any discrepancies.
- Perform daily Quality stock checks, reporting any stock issues to Line Leaders and Managers.
- Conduct weekly Glass and Brittle Plastic checks.
- Perform monthly traceability & mass balance exercises.
- Communicate technical or quality-related issues to the QA Manager & Technical Manager through daily handover emails.
- Ensure Health & Safety & HACCP requirements are met.
- Maintain accurate record-keeping systems, both manual and computerised.
- Monitor product shelf life, quality, and trials in line with customer specifications.
- Carry out laboratory sampling for Pesticides and Microbiological testing, including hand swabs and water samples.
Other Responsibilities:
- Maintain a positive and proactive approach with internal and external staff and visitors.
- Support the Technical Department during external audits, including BRC, GLOBALG.A.P., Red Tractor, LEAF, and SMETA.
- Represent the Technical Department in internal meetings, such as First Aid, Health & Safety, and the Employee Forum.
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience in a quality assurance or food manufacturing environment (preferred).
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow processes accurately.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A proactive and problem-solving attitude.
- Familiarity with HACCP principles and food safety standards is advantageous.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive and dedicated team.
- Opportunity to grow and develop within the business.
- Gain experience in a dynamic and quality-driven environment.
Salary £27-28k, depending on experience
If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for quality and compliance, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join our team as a Quality Auditor (QA)