Job Description
Job title - Quality Assurance Coordinator
Location: Hybrid / Slough
Contract length: 12 months
Start: ASAP
Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Coordinator to work for the world's leading manufacturer of chocolate and confectionery products.
The Role:
The External Manufacturing Quality Assurance Coordinator role supports the EMQA team to pro-actively ensure EM Quality Systems are in place to meet MARS Q&FS standards and enable the delivery of products produced on behalf of Mars. This role will also validate Mars internal quality processes and provide facilitation through relevant documentation.
Responsibilities:
* Support SMQ module on Nexus & loading audit reports & S-CAPAs
* Manage the screener process working with EMs and Global SRA team, manage Veritas spec workflow & approval, approve & schedule BOMs in RADAR, support NUBA, MPC and Relay processes, liaise with EMs to share this information as needed.
* Complaints management – internal reporting & sending info to/chasing up EMs, creating reports for quarterly/annual reviews with EMs and ad hoc reporting as needed.
* Ensuring accurate and up-to-date records by collecting and maintaining external certifications from EMs, including GFSI, Lifestyle, and other relevant standards.
* Supplier file and Metrics file – keep up to date each period.
* Support sharing of documents with EMs through DocuSign.
* Support EMQA team with ad-hoc administrative tasks and audits.
* Data Management of Co-Manufacturers and Co-Packers according to Mars External Manufacturing Quality Management Standard (EMQM).
Key Skills and experience required:
* Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Food Science / Technology, Chemistry or Microbiology.
* Quality Management Systems Knowledge (ISO / BRC / IFS).
* Experience in a quality assurance / quality systems environment ideally in a food company.
* Experience in facilitation & leading technical work-streams (with suppliers).
* Proven record of problem-solving ability using scientific knowledge & principles.
* High learning agility (e.g. to understand and adopt IT systems).
* IT literate, quick to learn & operate new computer-based systems.
* Great attention to detail, making sure nothing is missed on paperwork.
* Strong document management skills.
* Recognised interpersonal savvy and communication skills.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. While the hiring process may not be expedited, we urge all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure their consideration.
To apply, please follow the instructions on our application portal. We look forward to receiving your application.
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