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Quality Assurance Coordinator

Schreiber Foods -
Stonehouse

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Job details

Full-time
£35,000 a year

Qualifications

Non-conformance investigation
Quality control sampling and lab testing
GCSE
Quality control within general manufacturing industry
Compliance audits
Food safety and hygiene regulations
Quality assurance
Quality control
Food production quality inspection
Root cause analysis
Safety compliance inspections
Communication skills
Internal quality assurance

Full job description

Job Category:

Quality

Job Family:

Food Safety & Quality

Job Description:

The Quality Assurance Partner supports and challenges factory teams to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, hygiene, GMP and site standards. The role provides a visible quality presence within the factory, verifying that products are manufactured, handled, stored and released in accordance with site procedures, customer requirements, Schreiber standards and industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct routine factory GMP, Glass & Plastics and compliance inspections to verify hygiene, housekeeping, food safety, quality and operational standards.
Monitor, challenge and escalate non-compliance with procedures, GMP, food safety, quality, legality and customer requirements.
Review production records, quality documentation and process checks to ensure accuracy, completion and compliance.
Support production teams in maintaining product quality and food safety throughout manufacture, packing, storage and dispatch.
Support investigations into non-conformances, quality incidents and adverse trends, supporting root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
Verify completion and effectiveness of corrective actions arising from audits, inspections and compliance activities.
Assess and escalate product quality, food safety, legality and integrity concerns in line with site procedures.
Support traceability exercises, retain sample reviews, environmental monitoring and calibration/verification activities where required.
Maintain accurate records and reporting to support audits, customer requirements and continuous improvement.
Promote a positive food safety and quality culture through regular factory presence and constructive challenge.
Provide laboratory cover when required, including product sampling, chemical and sensory testing, microbiological sampling and shelf-life assessments.

Education & Experience

Essential

GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science.
Food Safety Level 3.
HACCP Level 3.
Internal Auditor qualification.
Experience in a QA, technical or compliance role within food manufacturing.
Good understanding of GMP, hygiene, food safety and quality systems.
Strong attention to detail and ability to challenge and escalate issues effectively.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

Training in BRCGS, Root Cause Analysis or Food Safety Culture.
Experience supporting audits, investigations and corrective action programmes.

Skills & Behaviours

Confident and visible presence within a manufacturing environment.
Organised, detail-oriented and able to prioritise risk effectively.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Able to challenge standards professionally and drive compliance.
Flexible and willing to support wider quality team activities.
Committed to maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and compliance.

Salary circa £35k

No Agencies

Schreiber Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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