Main Purpose of Job
To assure compliance to key parameters of the quality system by means of direct audit with main responsibility appraisal of component and finished product against key parameters. Authority to quarantine and accept or reject non-conforming materials.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities for all lead auditors
* Appraisal of key components and finished product against written quality parameters
* Collaborative approach with other departments to ensure adherence to site and legal requirements
* Complete initial risk assessments of incidents, investigate and escalate as required
* To ensure audits are carried out in line with pre-defined schedule
* Carry out and prioritise daily QA tasks
* Random live audit of process paperwork to ensure compliance
* Ensure all food safety, GMP, legality and quality requirements are adhered to
* To ensure appropriate product samples are collected as required
* A proactive approach to identification and investigation of non-conforming product or standards
* Communication of issues and actions via email and in person with the supervisory/management team
* Communicate and provide information to customers and third-party auditors while on site
* Provide cover for other areas of the QA team as required
* Support completion of validation/calibration schedule as required
* Carry out verification of process controls e.g. environmental swabbing
* Ensure all relevant paperwork is available to check process controls, verification of critical pieces of equipment e.g. daily line sheets, scales, probes, metal detectors, checkweighers
* Audit production paperwork as required
* Trace and collect paperwork as required
* Complete testing and traces from defined schedule
* Initiate concessions as per procedure
* Technical liaison for contractors and service providers e.g. pest control in the absence of QA Supervisor
* Complete additional tasks as deemed reasonable by QA Supervisor/QA Manager.
Specific responsibilities for team members based in Quality Assessment Kitchen
* Continuous sampling of finished product
* Prepare daily taste panels for the wider team
* Carry out end of life product sampling panels with the wider team
* Tray validations
* Complete sleeve intakes against agreed specification
* Control of reference sample area removing out of date meals
Specific responsibilities for team members based in Raw Material Intake
* Check raw materials entering site against agreed specifications
* Communicate and report non-conformance to our suppliers. Update supplier response on supplier non-conformance system and to Supplier Assurance Manager
* At external coldstore, booking in of deliveries onto JBA (stock system)
Specific responsibilities for team members based in Lab
* Collecting and booking in samples of raw materials, chilled products, work in progress and environmental booking
* Ensure traceability within the lab is maintained and ensure samples are submitted for the correct testing suite following the schedules in place
* Perform effluent tests on effluent samples
* Conduct in house product testing as required e.g. pH
Skills & Attributes
* Good organisational skills and communication skills
* To always adhere to company values
* To be punctual and accurate
* As a representative of the company to perform duties in a professional, timely manner and complying with relevant timetables
* To be proactive, constantly looking for new and better ways to perform your duties
* To communicate problems and ask assistance from your manager as required
* To be courteous and to treat others as you would like to be treated yourself
* To be part of the team
* Confidentiality of company information
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
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