Quality Assurance Technologist

GBR Recruitment are working with a well established food manufacturing business recruiting for an experienced Quality Technologist reporting to the Quality Manager. This key quality role has a direct responsibility for food safety and quality assurance (QA) activities onsite. As key member of the site Technical team, you will be working closely with the Quality Manager, the Technical team and key personnel from other departments. The Quality Technologist will support day to day management of the Quality function for the site, be responsible for driving food safety and quality standards. The role is operationally focussed, and he/she will be expected to spend a significant proportion of time in a manufacturing environment. The Quality Technologist will deputise for the Quality Manager. Key Duties/Responsibilities: Drive food safety and influence good quality standards within the factory Management and support of the site’s Quality Management System Lead the site Internal Audit team and system to meet BRC, AIB and customer standards, ensuring compliance to the audit schedule, effective close out of non-conformances and training and support to the cross- functional team Support allergen management within the factory Lead complaint management & investigations Support management & control all technical documentation Assist the launch of new products, ensuring that products are compliant with HACCP and specifications Support the HACCP system and be an active member of the team Management & completion of site GMP audit plan Work effectively within the broader site teams during customer or 3rd party visits or audits whilst supporting the Technical department Management of all site sensory activities, including end of life and benchmark reviews of online evaluation and daily offline evaluation Manage administration of the site CIM and PORA process Routine technical related activities and testing Use of site or company systems Other projects as required by the site or company Deputise for the Quality Manager The Candidate: Strong influencing and communication skills Operational and hands-on approach Confident and assured – vocal when required Comfortable in conflict management and driving resolution Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Understanding of QMS and HACCP systems Understanding of BRC Internal audit experience Data interpretation Good communication & PC skills Team engagement across site disciplines Experience of Own label and Branded label products Strong knowledge of food safety and good manufacturing practices Factory Technical/Quality Assurance/QAM experience This role is commutable from: Loughborough, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Derby, Nottingham, Quorn, Melton Mowbray, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Lichfield, Long Eaton, Beeston, Coalville, Atherstone & surrounding areas close to these