HACCP

Quality Coordinator – Food

A Quality Coordinator is needed by an established company in the Food manufacturing sector

As a Quality Coordinator is you will be involved in maintaining the company’s Quality and Hygiene Management System. Concentrating on compliance with policies and procedures and ensuring products supplied to customers are of a consistently safe and high standard of quality.

Your key responsibilities will include

  • Liaising with certification bodies; organizing site audits; responding to non-conformances and ensuring full compliance certification standards and accreditation systems
  • Working with the QHSE Manager to review and update policies & procedures to continually strengthen & improve quality management systems
  • Completion of customer questionnaires and preparation of technical specifications
  • Manage the company’s internal audit and self-inspection programs
  • Help develop and implement a robust and efficient CAPA Program
  • Maintain up-to-date calibration records & arrange service and repair of laboratory equipment
  • Conduct and document forward and reverse traceability exercises and a product withdrawal
  • Assist in maintaining the company’s HACCP’s plan
  • Deliver short training programs and conduct information and awareness briefings
  • General quality assurance duties; process quality checks, compiling certificates of analysis, archiving samples and conducting laboratory tests
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 certification and statutory environmental legislation and Best Practice Guidance
  • Maintain systems and documentation to ensure full compliance with the BRC Global Standard

The successful candidate will need previous Quality Assurance / QA experience within the Food & Drink sector and ideally have been involved in BRC Audits and compliance. Good organisational and time management skills are essential as are excellent Microsoft Office skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, good planning skills and good attention to detail with a positive, proactive and constructive approach to problem-solving

This is a varied and interesting role with good development opportunities.

If you would like more information please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment on 0191 6620016 or click Apply Now to send your CV

FOOD PRODUCTION MANAGER

Production Manager

Norwich

Shifts over 7 days, 4 on 4 off

Major Recruitment are currently looking for a Production Manager to join our lovely client based in Norwich to take the business through its next massive growth phase.

Role and Responsibilities

The Production Manager position is a shift-based role and the selected candidate will be responsible for executing the production plan and supporting the operation.

  • Managing the shift team (12-17 people)
  • Developing and deploy site specific strategies to drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement across the production line.
  • Creating and communicating a clear vision for the future, inspiring and driving the production team to achieve and surpass business goals and objectives.
  • Responsible for production, overall shift operational systems improvement by modelling and supporting a continuous improvement culture within the team.
  • Implementing strategies for growth, set stretching but achievable targets and monitoring performance.
  • Quickly assess the nature of any breakdowns and act accordingly

Requirements

  • At least 5 years shift management experience in facilities with highly automated production processes in place.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants: understanding of USDA/FDA as well as HACCP, GMP’s ISO, SOP’s AIB
  • Able to lead Continuous Improvement initiatives, inclusive of root cause analysis, 5s and basic practical solving.
  • Strong coaching experience and knowledge of leadership development
  • Strong Project management experience

Personal Attributes

An ability to see the bigger picture, Being proactive with a good team spirit.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to deliver functional solutions fast and reliably.

For more information on this role please email rosswelsh@major-recruitment.com or call 07557853823

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