Quality Assurance Auditor

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented, experienced, and proactive Quality Assurance Auditor to join our team at our Consett site.

The purpose of this role is to ensure that all raw materials receipted, all finished products packed, and all paperwork relevant to the Princes Consett site meet the required quality and food safety specifications agreed with our suppliers.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global food manufacturing business, and a great opportunity to progress in your career in Quality Assurance.

In addition, our Consett site offers a truly supportive work environment, free parking, and a range of perks including access to our discounted staff shop and to our exclusive benefits platform with offers and promotions to gyms, cinemas and high street stores!

This is a full-time, permanent position with an immediate start available.

Key responsibilities

• To ensure that all Company quality parameters and procedures are complied with and that all products manufactured meet the required standards and specifications.
• To liaise with raw material suppliers to ensure they meet Company standard, and to ensure they supply a certificate of analysis or conformance for the product.
• To sample and test raw materials and packaging to ensure compliance with Company quality standards and agreed specifications.To test finished products in accordance with Company quality standards.
• To test samples as back of pack to ensure customer compliance.To investigate non-conformances raised through internal procedures or through external customer complaints.
• To carry out internal quality, hygiene, CIC, G&HP & QMS auditing.To conduct product thermal process validations where required.
• To maintain quality records and monitor trends.To carry out project work as and when required to meet departmental objectives.
• To ensure all persons on site adhere to the correct Company hygiene regulations.To liaise with raw material suppliers to ensure they meet Company standards in order to supplyTo highlight unsatisfactory/out of specification or any matters of concern to the QA Manager.
• To prepare new product launch packs and review production paperwork before issue.To train staff in quality procedures & processes where required.To liaise with customers for Quality Audits & or compliance panels.To keep accurate & detailed records on the Technical Drive.
• To ensure all production paperwork is checked and signed off in line with our procedures before being filed.Ensures that all documentation is archived and collated in accordance with our document control procedures.To ensure all retort graphs are signed off.
• To carry out regular audits of the Quality Assurance Systems within the factory to ensure they are operating according to Company standards for factors such as product weight control, metal detection, coding, traceability, thermal process, stock rotation and general housekeeping.
• To carry out taste panels on all products we make.To test products for pH where required.To conduct burst testing and dye testing where required.To ensure incubation is managed accurately in a timely manner.To ensure products are positively released in line with our procedures in a timely manner so as to not affect service levels.
• To monitor and action the daily flag and set reports.To raise and manage concessions where required.To carry out regular environmental, ATP and allergen verification swabbing, log and monitor the results, and re-test out of specification products.
• To carry out regular potable water sampling for testing, log and monitor results and re-test out of specification products.To send products for a wide variety of testing including microbiological, heavy metal, Pesticide and mycotoxins as required.To ensure compliance by following the testing schedule of raw materials and finished products, monitor and trend results, and also retest out of specification products.
• To ensure that out of specification products are held by the non-conformance process and also monitor the hold owners deadlines for closing holds out.To provide coaching and support for other departments around the food safety & quality systems on site.To undertake any other reasonable duties as may from time to time be required by the Company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality assurance or auditing within manufacturing, food production, or related industries.
• Strong analysis skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends or issues.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and their application in ensuring food safety or product integrity.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple audits effectively.
• Good communication skills for reporting findings clearly and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a proactive approach to quality management.
• A commitment to upholding safety standards and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Additional information:

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Join us as a Quality Assurance Auditor, where your expertise will help uphold our commitment to excellence and safety across all operations.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Pay: Up to £32,480.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Consett DH8 7NU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you require visa sponsorship?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person