Job Introduction
To support the Technologist and Technical Manager in maintaining and enhancing quality management standards across all areas of production on a day-to-day basis. To audit and check production systems and to ensure that the highest technical standards are achieved for all foods produced at Bighams.
Permanent - Sunday - Thursday - 14:00 – 23:00
Main Responsibilities
Key Aspects of Job:
Working in the areas listed below with the relevant supervisors, managers and line staff to ensure quality systems are understood, implemented consistently on a daily basis and developed over time.
General Technical Tasks:
* Gather and prepare microbiological samples as per schedules, cook samples where necessary, complete swabs, water samples. Re-test where necessary
* Support completion of taste panels
* Follow up on reports on problematic raw materials/WIP ingredients/finished goods to ensure decisions are made and communicate timely
* Carry out internal audits including GMP and fabrication audits
* Audit and file production paperwork. Score and communicate the quality of the paperwork to the production team
* Aid with customer complaint investigations
* Carry out equipment and calibration checks
* CCP verification and validation
* Complete and update data logging system
* Complete traceability audits when required
* Lead or support technical projects as required
* Support project work carried out on site
* Daily and weekly temperature checks
Production Support:
* Report results of paperwork audits, this includes non-conformance information, missing weight record data and over/under weights. Follow up any outstanding issues
* Monitor and audit adherence to Good Manufacture Practices throughout facilities
* Report any technical issues to Shift Manager’s and check that effective corrective action are taken
Raw Material:
* Support monitoring of problematic ingredients
* Deal with rejections for technical issues by ensuring a non conformance form is filled in
* Log technical/quality issues in non-conformance log and communicate to suppliers
The Ideal Candidate
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
* Knowledge of basic food hygiene
* Experience of working within a quality management system
* No food allergies or restrictions on the consumption/contact of food products
* Good basis and understanding of PC use/IT (Microsoft office)
* Excellent communication skills – dealing with personnel on the factory floor
* Good attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise and delegate to complete tasks efficiently in a timely manner
* Flexibility and ability to work in a fast changing small company environment
* Available to work outside of normal hours and bank holidays if required
* Clear and concise written skills
* Experience in a QA or QC role preferable
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