Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Quality Assurance Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality and food safety in our manufacturing process.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in Food Science or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year's experience in a food production facility.
The key responsibilities of this role include:
* Conducting raw material and supplier risk assessments and approvals
* Reviewing, approving, and verifying labels for new and existing products
* Providing on-the-floor training to employees
* Maintaining document control and reviewing/approving controlled documents
* Managing the Food Safety Culture Programme
* Authoring and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures
* Managing change control systems, CAPA system, and supplier complaints/NCRs
* Maintaining routine programs and processes to ensure high-quality products and compliance with current GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
* Driving and promoting a safe food environment and ensuring compliance at all times
* Ensuring HACCP principles are continuously met for product safety and process control
* Ensuring BRC and customer requirements are maintained as set down in the relevant standard
* Assisting in carrying out internal audits on a routine basis
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and able to work well under pressure. They should also be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have good attention to detail.
Requirements:
* Degree in Food Science or equivalent
* Minimum 1 year's experience in a food production facility
* Knowledge of HACCP/BRC
Key Competencies:
* Ability to work on own initiative and be self-motivated
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent attention to detail
If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for food safety and quality assurance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.