Job description

Market Leading Food & Drinks Manufacturer now looking to recruit...

Quality Controller Role

Based Blackpool

Main Responsibilities

Focus on food safety and quality standards on site ensuring compliance.
Liaise with Customers on any technical related issues and play an active part in all customer visits representing the business at times in a professional and ethical manner.
Ensure we are compliant for individual customer technical and quality requirements
Own and drive a technical improvement plan for the site.
Produce production/working specifications as required
Ensure supplier audits based on risk analysis are completed.
Work directly with Quality Manager, production supervisors/managers and prepare regular management reports and trend analysis.
Ensure pest control visits take place and ensure agreed recommendations of the pest control company are implemented.
Communicate technical information in a way that meets the needs of the target audience.
Support Product development & NPD function including line trials through to factory production.
Co- ordinate external audits/visits to ensure positive outcome e.g. Liaise with external bodies in relation to food safety issues.
Develop new approaches or technologies in the area of technical to ensure continuous improvement.
Observe, act and immediately report any issues that may pose a threat to a safe working environment.
Working with team to ensure successful completion of the annual BRC audit.
Work with Quality to ensure root cause is completed on complaints and preventive measures are put in place.

Desired Skills & Experience

Food Manufacturing / Technical: 2 years(required)
Minimum Level 3 HACCP and Level 3 Food Safety qualification
Prior experience in being involved in or leading BRC audits.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing technical challenges.
A commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and continuous improvement.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent IT Skills - Excel, Word and SharePoint

Benefits

Pension Scheme
£30 attendance Voucher per month for Tesco- By arriving at work on time and attending for each shift
Open Door Policy
Staff BBQs and meals bought as celebrations throughout the year
Monthly Bonus Scheme
Long Service Awards
30 Days Holidays inclusive of Bank holidays
Employee Suggestion Scheme- Any idea submitted that is put into operation, the employee will get an award or additional day off
Open communication
Training and Investment opportunities
Employee of the month Scheme- £50 reward available for nominated persons

Monday- Friday 7am- 4pm

If you are interested in this position then please forward a copy of your most up to date CV to andrew@drnewitt.com or contact Andrew Donaldson on 0131 226 5060.