Job Purpose:
As a member of the Technical Team, the Quality Controller contributes to the successful operation of the Quality Control function on site. This includes the following functions:
· Production monitoring and control in accordance with customer specifications, various regulatory and certification bodies and Customer Codes of Practice
· Environmental and product monitoring
Principal Accountabilities:
· Monitoring the processing of raw materials to create finished products in accordance with established specifications
· The packing of cooked or raw product into sealed retail ready packaging
· Thermal processing of raw product in accordance with the Company HACCP plan
· The packing of cooked product into retail ready modified atmosphere packaging
· To continually improve processes and standards within the facility
· Uphold Quality Standards throughout the factory
· Quality Checks on goods produced
Key Responsibilities:
· Must have a full understanding of the company HACCP Plan
· Ensure CCPs are monitored in accordance with established frequencies and standard operating procedures
· To ensure that all online quality control tasks, such as weight control, CCP monitoring, packaging and labelling control are completed in accordance with standard operating procedures and associated documentation is completed accurately
· Ensure all equipment is calibrated according to the daily / weekly schedule
· Complete the weekly quality sheets accurately and in a timely manner
· Complete pre-start up checks in the production area
· Ensure all non-conformances are reported, logged and controlled at all times
· Collect and log microbiological samples, swabs and water samples for external testing
· Ensure that records are created and completed in full and in accordance standard operating procedures
· Collect and store library samples
· Work alongside fast paced production lines with a flexibility within working hours
· Flexibility to move from high risk to low risk areas to complete daily duties and also to cover for staff holiday and / or sickness
· Uphold Company standards regarding hygiene, process control, food safety, traceability and product quality at all times
· Check and carry out relevant tests to ensure product conformance, quality and safety during the production processes
· Must fully understand Metal Detection and foreign body detection procedure
· You must challenge any individuals on site who do not follow personal hygiene procedures to promote a continuous improvement culture
· To ensure that all environmental monitoring, including calibration, swabs, product sampling, water testing and cleaning verification are completed in accordance with standard operating procedures and associated documentation is completed accurately
· To be a confident member of a multi-skilled, multi-functional, competent team
· To liaise with other departments within the business to uphold and raise awareness of quality control objectives as described within the company quality management system
· To contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of the company Quality Management system
· To address any non-conformities or perceived risks to quality legality or safety and report to the Quality Manager / Technical Manager
· Effectively deal with problems during production liaising with the necessary departments in order to resolve the issues and continue production
· Must have a full understanding of product traceability and be aware of all the relevant codes applied to finished products
· Any other reasonable tasks as agreed with the Quality or Technical Manager
Key Contacts:
· Quality Manager / Factory Technical Manager
· Senior Management
· Production, Engineering and Hygiene Departments
Education & Qualification:
· Formal qualifications in HACCP and basic food hygiene are essential
Competencies:
· Understand complex processes
· Problem solve
· Positively influence the behaviour of peers
· Complete tasks to deadlines and in accordance with standard operating procedures
· Record information with consistent accuracy
· Diligent in performing tasks
· Flexible in terms of shift patterns
· Competent in Microsoft packages (excel & word) and other databases as required
Pay: £16.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
