Quality Technologist

We are currently seeking to recruit a Quality Technologist to provide technical support and advise to the operational team to ensure current technical standards, customer requirements are maintained and enhanced where appropriate. To support all audits on site to ensure the auditor receives information in a timely and effective manner.

Responsibilities :

Technical Excellence Strategy

• Drive compliance in all production areas against Food Safety & Quality Standards (OPEX MS)
• Promote Food Safety & Quality Culture model across site and involved in role out of site plan
• Key contact for production issues such as supplier NCs, positive release etc
• Lead out customer & 3rd party standards and confirm adherence through factory line walks, inspections and observations
• Manage supplier complaints & Non - conformances. Complete quarterly reviews with key suppliers, ensuring foods connected is maintained
• Lead key technical projects such as hygiene & allergen validations, site claims validations
• Manage key supplier relationships at site : e.g. pest control, chemical supplier
• Support internal & external audits and ensure corrective action close out is completed to schedule. Responsible for the completion of internal mock recalls and traceability exercises.

Conduct investigations : eg microbial complaints etc ensuring root cause analysis...