The purpose of the role as a Quality Assurance Auditor is to verify that raw material preparation, manufacturing production, and product storage/distribution is compliant with food safety, legal, and customers' quality standards. Key accountabilities of this role include:
1. Sample, test, audit, and monitor to verify that all processes, procedures, and products are being manufactured in a safe and compliant manner.
2. Conduct verification checks to ensure equipment is suitably calibrated to comply with required standards.
3. Complete all necessary documentation ensuring that it is kept accurate and ready for internal and external audits and highlighting when non-conformance requires corrective action.
4. Maintain ongoing communications with the operations team and other relevant functions ensuring they are fully aware of quality assurance activities, results, and trends.
5. Collect all relevant samples, with adherence to procedures and protocols, to ensure quality, safety, and legality of products sampled.
6. Provide education and training to operational colleagues and other teams to ensure compliance with all relevant technical standards.
7. Ensure that a safe working environment exists for all colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the Health Safety and Environment policy.
8. Escalate non-conformances in a timely manner to the appropriate manager.
9. Follow daily schedule of work.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Educated to GCSE or equivalent standard with numeracy and literacy skills.
2. Able to work with basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office applications.
3. Holds a Health and Safety level two and a food hygiene level two qualification.
4. CCP training including HACCP principles for Manufacturing Unit.
5. Experience and understanding of internal audit processes.
6. Understanding of allergen awareness and the associated risk.
7. Knowledge of GMP techniques.
8. Understanding of non-conformance reporting techniques.
9. Microbiological awareness - understanding of the basics of food safety.
10. Understanding of basic disinfection principles, basic legal labeling practices, and basic weight legislation.
About Greencore:
We are a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK, supplying all major supermarkets and other retailers. We have strong market positions in various categories including sandwiches, salads, sushi, and more. We have 16 world-class manufacturing sites and 17 distribution centers in the UK. Our headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. For further information, visit our website or follow Greencore on social media.
We are looking for passionate, talented people who can help us drive our future success. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore.
What you'll get in return:
* Competitive salary and job-related benefits.
* Holidays.
* Pension up to 8% matched.
* Life insurance up to 4x salary.
* Company share save scheme.
* Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform.
* Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform.
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
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