Quality Assurance Specialist
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the quality and integrity of our products.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain high standards of audit excellence across the production site, guaranteeing food safety, quality, and integrity throughout the manufacturing process.
* Conduct regular line audits to verify product quality against established standards and ensure complete documentation.
* Organize and facilitate taste panels, as well as scheduled GMP, hygiene, glass/brittle plastic, and CCP audits.
* Collaborate with production staff to resolve issues, prevent recurrence, and drive improvements.
* Calibrate key food safety equipment as required.
* Raise and investigate NCRs, ensuring timely closure with supporting evidence.
* Support quality and food safety investigations, reporting findings to the Quality Manager.
* Perform post-clean inspections using ATP and allergen swabbing.
* File retained samples and maintain easy access for audits and complaints.
* Oversee microbiological testing of products, environment, and water.
* Maintain and review product/process batch records and follow up on any out-of-spec results.
* Conduct internal audits as per the Quality Management System.
* Monitor ingredient shelf life and ensure proper batch rotation.
* Enforce hygiene compliance and allergen policy across all staff.
* Identify training needs to uphold quality standards.
* Verify product barcoding and ensure allergen procedures are followed.
* Implement, monitor, and review corrective actions.
Requirements
* Relevant experience in a similar industry – Food/FMCG.
* Food Safety Level 2 (Essential).
* HACCP Level 2 (Essential).
* Allergen awareness.
* Pest awareness.
* Good GMP Audit Practice knowledge.
* Previous experience with internal audits.
* Good numerical skills and understanding of gap analysis.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary.
* A comprehensive benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* A dynamic and supportive work environment.
* A chance to work with a talented team of professionals.
We look forward to hearing from you!