Job Details

Stafforce are looking for Quality Auditor, offering immediate starts for our client in Scunthorpe, DN15.

Our client is Sofina Distribution Centre one of the UK's leading pork processors, an employer of choice with ongoing staff requirements and competitive rates of pay, including overtime.

This position has immediate start and paid training.

FULL TIME:

• Monday to Friday 7am-3pm OR 8am-4pm
• Payrate £12.47p/h

1. OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF ROLE:

• Perform audits to verify that all procedures, practices and despatch operations are being complied with and maintained in line with legal food safety requirements, company policy, and agreed customer's standards.
• Ensure knowledge and compliance of all Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
• Assist with the training and development of others where appropriate
• Ensure effective communications
• Ensure knowledge of and compliance with all Company Policies, Procedures and Rules and the Sofina Foods Code of Conduct
• Undertake any additional responsibilities as required.

2. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct scheduled/ planned various internal audits including good manufacturing practices (GMP), good hygiene practices (GHP), HACCP- Critical Control Points (CCP) and Control Points (CP), glass register etc.
• Complete Product specification, QAS and finished product box checks against specification.
• Complete product gas and label checks following correct procedure.
• Where product does not meet specification ensure correct procedures such as HOLD is followed and where required non-conformance and foreign body finds reports are raised and reported to your line manager in a timely manner.
• Responsible for auditing documentation in relation to the production process to ensure it is completed accurately and ensuring any issues identified are raised with the relevant departmental heads.
• Carry out verification checks to a set frequency for the In-line check weighers, scales and temperature probes to ensure they are operating correctly.
• Monitoring and verifying that standards laid down in the product specification for intermediate and finished products are achieved.
• Liaise with the Shift Technical Manager (Site technical lead in the absence of Shift TM) concerning day-to-day factory issues. Raise non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are monitored and implemented.
• Assist in the investigation of customer complaints, communicating findings to Technical Management and to the appropriate factory personnel.
• Assist where required in traceability exercises to the required schedule.
• In the absence of a QA Coordinator assist in conducting laboratory swabbing and sampling to schedule and as requested.
• In the absence of the QA Coordinator assist in any leader duties as requested.
• Carry out environmental manual temperature checks to the required schedule.
• Collect retained samples and maintain the QA sample shelves in an orderly manner.
• Assist in the preparing and supervise daily taste panels ensuring all the relevant paperwork is completed and raising any issues to the Technical Manager / Site Technical Lead.
• Where requested attend and assist in factory NPD trials.
• Collate all process control documentation on a shift basis for sign off, check and to subsequently maintain a filing system.
• Ensure factory rules are being adhered to by all Sofina Foods staff & agency staff at all times.
• Support continuous improvement in all areas of the operation where greater efficiency, hygiene, quality and safety could be achieved.
• Carry out any additional tasks/ conduct adhoc projects as assigned by Technical Manager / Site Technical Lead.
• There may be occasions when overtime or weekend work may be required to meet the demands of the business.
• To uphold consistency of approach to working procedures in line with company policies and procedures, BP's and health and safety regulations.
• To carry out (when appropriate) meat intake inspection following the QMS procedures. To ensure that all deliveries are to specification and to communicate non-conformances to the QA Team Leader / Quality Co-Coordinator (CCP's).
• To develop a proactive response to identifying issues, problem solving and corrective action.
• To monitor product quality and report issues to your Shift Technical Manager.
• To be an integral cross-functional team member with the ability to adapt to on-going issues in a positive manner.
• To develop an innovative approach to work, with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• To positively interface and communicate with other departments on site and to uphold positive attitudes between quality teams on both the day and evening shifts.
• To ensure administration duties are accurate and completed to required standards.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties within the overall function equal with the level of responsibility for the post as directed by your immediate line manager.
• To take ownership of housekeeping under the clean as you go policy for your own area specifically and across all areas generally.
  • Relationship Development
• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with all key internal and external contacts to ensure success in delivering your responsibilities and achieving your targets. To include:
  • Receiving and providing relevant information in a timely manner.
  • Ensuring accuracy and credibility of information.
  • Seeking and sharing guidance as necessary.
  • Understand the requirements of internal and external suppliers and customers.
• Work closely with the relevant functions to ensure communication on your activities is optimal and Keep colleagues updated on current plans and progress.
  • Team Management and Development
• Ensure all processes are managed effectively and in a timely manner.
• Support an environment for the whole team to contribute to success, with ownership by all employees within the business, through delivering or requesting training to meet key need and development goals.
  • Continual Improvement
• Support the team (and colleagues) in the implementation of new initiatives, driving a best practice approach at all times.
• Identify actions to be taken to address line issues and assign responsibility for developing standards to continually improve and develop more efficient methods of working.
• Contribute to daily meetings, feeding back important information and implementing actions as required based on information received.

3. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience of factory environment.
• Understanding of FMCG industry.
• Understanding of retailer products and quality standards preferable.
  • Personal Qualities & Attributes
• Drive to complete tasks.
• Reliable, conscientious, self-motivated and professional.
• Effective planning and organisation skills.
• Effective communication - written, verbal and non-verbal
• Promotes a continuous improvement approach by continually challenging and driving standards forward.
• Willingness to learn, adopt a continuous lifelong learning approach
• An eye for detail.
• Excellent team working skills.

What's in it for you?

• Subsidized hot food canteen onsite
• Separate indoor & outdoor break areas
• Overtime available at a premium rates
• Temporary to Permanent contracts available
• Free hot drinks available onsite
• Competitive pay
• Great friendly and welcoming working environment
• Training opportunities and career progression
• Ongoing assignments
• STAFFORCE Navigate + App offering shopping discounts, discounted Gym membership, free 24/7 GP service, health & wellbeing support and on-line access to payslips and pension information.

To Apply or discuss more details please text your name to 07842005688 and we will call you to arrange an interview

C28

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.