An exciting opportunity has become available within our company for a Quality Assurance technician. This role will give you a good foundation in technical and the company offers excellent opportunities to progress within a fast-growing food manufacturing group.
As Q.A Technician your main role will be:
* Carry out verification audits of Good Manufacturing Practices, Internal Systems, Production Environment and Productions Processes
* Carry out hygiene swabbing and line release swabs.
* Co-ordinating Non-Compliance Corrective actions.
* Assist in Customer & Certification audits and visits.
* Provide Technical guidance and support to other departments (particularly Production / Hygiene / Engineering), encouraging understanding and awareness. Provide specific training as required.
* Participation in operational problem solving, technical / hygiene problem solving, and project work as allocated.
* Monitor traceability systems
* Log temperatures and monitor temperature control.
Requirements:
* Preferably a third level qualification in a food science, food technology or science related subject or if you have gained experience in a similar role and gained on the job training certified to EQF level 5 or equivalent.
* A passionate "foodie"
* Robust personality who will cope in a FMCG production environment with the ability to focus in a busy office.
* Ability to build good working relationships with all departments and at all levels within the organisation.
* An understanding of quality & technical responsibilities in chilled and frozen production.
* High attention to detail with good communications skills including written & spoken English. Additional languages would be beneficial.
* Flexible approach to work to help meet the demands of our customers
* MS office
* Driving License
Benefits:
* Full-time, Permanent Position
* The opportunity to be mentored by a highly experienced Group Head of Technical and QA manager
* Training & development supported by further qualifications as the role develops
* Career progression in a fast-growing Food Manufacturing Group servicing major, UK, Irish and EU Retailers
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person