Cake Décor OV Glasgow is the largest manufacturer of edible cake decorations and toppings in the UK, producing an extensive range for leading Grocery retailers, food manufacturers and specialist artisan bakers. Originally a family business, our site in Cumbernauld has retained its innovative and creative culture working together with our customers to develop bespoke lines and solutions by combining our exceptional technical expertise with trend-led applications. Having achieved impressive growth over the years, we now form part of OV Group.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor daily compliance of products & processes within the factory to ensure site and customer standards are being adhered to.
Report issues to QA Manager and implement the QA hold system for NC products
As a Quality Assurance Assistant, you will need to have:
· Attention to detail.
· Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
· Previous experience of working within a factory environment desirable
· Fluent English speaking, reading and writing – able to communicate well to others
· Be a team player and support and respect the rest of the team.
· Flexibility with regards to working hours and shift pattern.
Role Details for Quality Assurance Assistant:
· Salary £27,000
· Monday – Friday working
Dayshift from 6:00am to 2:30pm ; Backshift from 2:00pm to 10:00pm - weekly rotation
DUTIES
- Monitor the product quality parameters on production lines within the site
- Ensure all meet the required standard as set by the product specification, QAS and other associated reference documents. To include, but not limited to:
- Product quality checks
- Seal checks
- Weight checks
- Colour checks
- Temperature checks – for chills
- Date code and labelling checks
- Line paperwork checks
- Ensure all checks are conducted in a swift and timely manner in line with, procedures and methods to prevent loss of product or financial implication.
- Promote and drive a culture of “right first time!”.
- Complete all relevant documentation accurately and in real time.
- Ensure any deviations from the required standard are raised with the relevant persons and corrective actions are implemented and recorded on the required documentation.
- Monitor line hygiene and changeovers to ensure Cake Decor products meets the required hygiene standards within the site.
- To ensure all date coding is correct and within the maximum specified P+ date, as specified on the production documentation.
- Ensure concessions, hold and restriction notices are completed as per the procedure and that these are communicated out clearly to the business.
- Lead by example and set a precedent to your colleagues.
- Follow all Cake Décor policies, procedure and working methods.
- Promote a culture of teamwork with open and honest two way conversations with the Production/Operations team.
- Be truthful at all times and report any process deviations to the area supervisor, ensure any deviations are recorded and clearly communicated out to the business.
- To undertake daily scale checks
- To check and audit the completion of paperwork across the factory, ensure that any issues are recorded on the relevant paperwork and that repeat issues are checked and escalated where required.
- Work with the site hygiene team and your QA supervisor to ensure that the production lines are kept tidy and free from debris.
- Assist the QA Supervisor/ Quality Manager and the wider Technical team in auditing and inspections where required to cover absence.
- Able to work independently without direct supervision.
- Identify unsafe work practices.
- Take ownership for product quality on the site and ensure no product is packed which is not fit for purpose.
- Monitor traceability within the production areas and immediately rectify any issues which occur.
- Conduct WIP Life assessments and grant concessions where required.
- Filing documents
- Glass and Hard plastic
- GMP
- Taste panel sometimes / collecting samples
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
