Job Purpose/ Role:
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Reporting to Technical Manager, the Quality Control monitors the implementation of food safety and quality procedures on the floor, report deficiencies and correct them.
- Responsible for maintaining quality assurance processes.
- Work to ensure that packing line productions processes and product creation meets the quality specifications that are laid down by the customer/company. Be prepared for the requirement to move throughout the operation in a timely manner to successfully carry out their monitoring and recording functions within the predetermined timescales in a fast pace environment.
Duties & Responsibilities.
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Maintain all documentation for the purpose of auditing
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Carry out product inspections to meet customer standard
- Encourage cleanliness on the part of the staff and ensure safe working conditions are in place
- Focus on compliance in order to make sure that products meet the required specifications
- Check production records throughout production run to ensure accuracy
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Engage in internal and external audits in a professional manner
- Ensure measuring equipment is functioning properly and within calibration requirements
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Work closely with the Floor leaders to ensure that only quality products are produced
- Ensure that no expired raw material is used for production
- Help to check and update quality control procedures and templates as required
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Remove non-conforming products that are discovered during the packing process and document corrective actions
- Proactive in ensuring the integrity of the food safety and food quality system are maintained
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Responsible for reporting and taking necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring
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Other duties as required by the Technical Manager
Skills and Qualifications:
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High Level of accuracy and attention to detail
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Production experience
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Good written and oral communication skills
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Problem solving abilities
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Ability to work independently but also as part of a team and under pressure
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Time management skills
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Computer literacy
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Ability to interpret instructions whether written, spoken
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HACCP/BRC Standards Familiarity.
Additional Information:
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Personal clothing is allowed, but strict health & safety procedures must be followed to avoid cross-contamination. Jewellery, watches, rings, earrings, false nails, nail varnish, or false eyelashes are not permitted on the production floor. Shorts or skirts must be on or below the knee.
