Key Accountabilities:
* Effective development, implementation, and monitoring of the Food Safety Management system, including the HACCP plan, pre-requisite programme and documented SOPs within the business.
* Reporting to the Technical Manager on the performance against standards of the site. Ensuring compliance with Legislation, BRC, and retailer/ customer standards.
* To conduct Internal audits across the site and communicate the results of internal audits and work with Management and supervisors on effective close outs.
* Own and manage projects, ensuring completion within agreed timeframes and involving key stakeholders.
* Apply Lean manufacturing principles daily in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and change management.
* Proactively identify and address hazards to prevent risks to product safety, initiate corrective and preventative actions, and oversee their effective implementation to address problems and drive continuous improvement.
* To analysis Production Quality KPI's and proactively report trends and liaise with production teams in problem solving.
* Manage external non-conformance and complete complaint investigations, to ensure a rigorous approach to root cause analysis and that corrective and preventative actions are put in place in a timely manager.
* Collaborate with Production and Maintenance Management to set standards, solve problems, and implement corrective actions
Requirements:
* Minimum recognised 3rd level qualification in a Food Science related discipline.
* Minimum 3 years+ QA/QC experience in Food Manufacturing environment & Quality systems.
* Have a demonstratable comprehensive knowledge of auditing, quality standards and systems, quality management techniques such as HACCP, Process Control, knowledge of food legislation, GFSI standards including BRC.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, being able to execute plans efficiently.
* Proven track record of delivering sustainable change initiatives and results.
* Proven track record of achievement in continuous improvement.
* Must be highly motivated, must be a Team Player, must have a 'can do' attitude.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proficient in Excel & IT systems.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
Salary dependent on experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: DDSHD01