Quality Systems Auditor

About the Role :

Who are we, and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

A little about our Brackley site :

Our advanced manufacturing site in Brackley is one of our main processing facilities with over 700 talented people helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods.

We’ve recently invested £11 million in advanced technology and colleague amenities, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK.

About the Role :

Are you passionate about Quality and Systems ? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in Technical?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our people across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Quality Systems Auditor to join our Technical Team, based at our Brackley site.

As a Quality Systems Auditor , you’ll be working Monday to Friday 08 : 00-17 : 00 (flexibility is required for the role) .

There is an opportunity for Fixed Term or Permanent Contract - details to be discussed at interview stage.

What will you be doing as a Quality Systems Auditor at Avara?

As a Quality Systems Auditor , you’ll be responsible for developing, maintaining, verifying and validating the HACCP, quality and welfare systems to ensure product is safe, of the correct quality, legal, and sustainable. You will support the management and continuous improvement of the quality systems, resulting in meeting and exceeding customer expectations. You will also be a representative of the Avara Foods Food Safety, Quality, Welfare, Environment and People proposition, ensuring that Brand Integrity is upheld.

What will your key responsibilities as a Quality Systems Auditor include?

• Implement and maintain the systems in place to ensure product is consistently produced to the agreed quality standard and specification. Example systems in use include SI (Systems Integrated), Dimaco and iAuditor.
• Support problem solving to root cause when product or processes deviate from the agreed standard.
• Support the Quality Systems Manager to ensure the procedures detailed within the Quality Management System and HACCP manual are in place, safeguarding the continuous accreditation to BRC and customer standards.
• Engage with the Technical team and cross-functional teams to bring the Quality Management System and HACCP manual off the page and into the factory.
• Play an integral role in audits by customers and external bodies.
• Complete internal audits as part of the schedule and support the completion of actions.
• Complete the monitoring process and communication for GMP, hygiene, maintenance, food safety and quality metrics including downloading and compiling results from online laboratory portals.
• Compile the investigation, response and trending of customer complaints, ensuring findings and effective action plans are communicated externally to the set timescales.
• Provide trends in microbiological data and support the delivery of actions to make improvements.
• Amend documentation, specifications and the labelling systems to ensure they are current and correct.
• Respond to and complete supplier questionnaires, specifications, KPIs and queries.
• Support with the role of Primary Quality Auditor and Packing Quality Auditor when required.
• Deputise for the Quality Systems Manager when required.
• Ensure information is treated as confidential.
• Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time.

What you’ll need to be successful :

Essential

Desirable

The benefits of working for Avara Foods :

As a Quality Systems Auditor , you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that include the following :

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Brackley site to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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