QA Technician – FTC

Overview

The Quality Assurance Technician will play a vital role in ensuring all products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance within this industry. This 12 month Fixed Term contract position in Kent is suitable for detail-oriented professionals with a passion for maintaining excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deal with trading, customers, technical and production team queries regarding Food/Feed Safety, Legislation & Quality requirements.
• Involve with site external audits (BRCGS, EFISC, Red Tractor, Kosher, Halal and customer audits).
• Coordinate and conduct GMP Audits (Good Manufacturing Practice). Review results, identify trends, train GMP auditors, and ensure actions are completed on time and to acceptable quality standards.
• Investigate quality incidents, including customer complaints; determine root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct periodic audits of the Quality Management System (QMS), HACCP, CCP, OPRPs, policies, procedures, and accreditation requirements to ensure Food and Feed safety.
• Train personnel and contractors (e.g., Hygiene, GMP, Site’s Food/Feed safety rules, Quality inductions where required).
• Conduct traceability/mock recall exercises for BRCGS, EFISC, Red Tractor certification and customers.
• Oversee contract hygiene team; hold daily discussions with the contract cleaning supervisor and monitor site hygiene to drive continual improvement.
• Oversee pest control contract, support the pest controller and coordinate completion of the pest proofing list.
• Be responsible for Salmonella systems, collecting daily, weekly, monthly, 6-monthly, annual, and other scheduled samples.
• Review, trend, and document analytical results; maintain Internal Quality Incident reports and Near Misses; track and close corrective/preventive actions on time.
• Complete Quality Management of Change (MOC) and project documentation (AFE); generate quality-related purchase orders/work orders.

Profile / Qualifications

• You will be an experienced quality assurance professional with experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• A recognised qualification in a quality, food science or similar discipline.
• Internal Audit Certificate – essential.
• HACCP Certificate – minimum level 2 – essential.
• Food Safety certificate – minimum level 2 – essential.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and an excellent team player.
• Knowledge of BRCGS or similar GFSI.

Job Offer / Benefits

• £35,000 – £40,000/annum
• A temporary role offering valuable experience in the Food Manufacturing industry.
• Opportunities to work within a supportive and professional team in Kent.
• Exposure to quality assurance practices in a manufacturing setting.

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