QA Coordinator

Job Purpose

The Quality Assurance Coordinator will support the Technical Manager in maintaining and improving the company’s food safety, quality and technical standards.

The role will be responsible for carrying out routine quality and food safety checks throughout the production process, ensuring products meet required specifications and that all relevant records are completed accurately.

The Quality Assurance Coordinator will support the company’s HACCP system, BRCGS requirements, GMP standards, traceability procedures and internal audit programme, helping to ensure the site remains compliant with food safety legislation and customer requirements.

The role will work closely with the Production and Technical teams to identify and address quality or food safety issues and promote a strong food safety and quality culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily pre-production, hygiene, PPE, cleaning and GMP checks.
• Complete temperature probe, scale and other equipment checks.
• Carry out routine product weight and temperature checks during production.
• Ensure products meet the required Quality Assurance Standards (QAS).
• Review production and packing records for accuracy and completeness.
• Complete and maintain raw material intake and production records.
• Support accurate product coding and traceability.
• Maintain production codes and assist with traceability exercises and mock recalls.
• Support the Technical Manager in maintaining and reviewing the HACCP system.
• Monitor HACCP controls and ensure relevant records are completed correctly.
• Identify and report food safety, quality, hygiene or GMP issues.
• Carry out scheduled hygiene, departmental, glass and GMP audits.
• Assist with BRCGS compliance and preparation for audits.
• Support corrective and preventative actions following audits or non-conformances.
• Assist with investigations into quality issues and customer complaints where required.
• Carry out regular product taste panels and sensory checks.
• Review existing QAS documents and create new QAS documents where required.
• Complete and maintain quality and technical documentation.
• Assist with preventative maintenance checks.
• Ensure QA records are properly completed, filed and readily available for audit.
• Promote good hygiene, GMP, food safety and quality practices throughout the production environment.
• Work closely with Production and Technical teams to maintain consistently high standards.
• Undertake other quality and technical duties as required by the Technical Manager.

Qualifications & ExperienceEssential

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing, quality assurance, technical or food safety environment is desirable.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene principles.
• Good understanding of HACCP principles.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow procedures.
• Ability to identify and report quality and food safety issues.
• Good IT and administrative skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Willingness to work within a busy production environment.

Desirable

• Experience working within a BRCGS-certified food manufacturing environment.
• HACCP and/or Food Safety qualification.
• Experience carrying out GMP or hygiene audits.
• Experience with traceability and mock recall exercises.
• Experience with sensory evaluation or taste panels.
• Knowledge of relevant food safety legislation.

Education

A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, Microbiology, Quality Assurance or a related subject would be an advantage but is not essential.

Relevant food manufacturing experience, practical knowledge and appropriate food safety/HACCP training will also be considered.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person