Ensure the delivery of all products for sale within specification for every SKU.
Ensure that equipment calibration is carried out as required (including weighing scales, temperature probes, chemical concentration etc.)
Manage relevant quality standards, e.g. HACCP to ensure food safety, statutory & Company standards are maintained.
Identify and record any product and or service quality problems.
Ensure suitable product traceability records are maintained throughout the supply chain and maintain a product recall system.
Ensure that necessary product testing is completed while maintaining suitable records & trends and communicating nonconformances appropriately and conducting root cause analysis reports.
Carry out supplier audits based on risk analysis.
Coordinate internal audits including regular hygiene audits, glass audits and housekeeping / GMP checks.
Work in collaboration with Abattoir Manager and prepare regular management reports and trend analysis.
Ensure pest control exercise take place as prescribed.
Coordinate external audits/visits to ensure positive outcome e.g. Liaise with external bodies in relation to food safety issues.
Produce product/material/ingredient specifications as required.
Coordinate all Food Safety Training and Refresher training
Observe, act and immediately report any issues that may pose a threat to a safe working environment.
Ensure that all accidents or incidents are recorded in detail, reported via specified methods and that any supporting documentation is completed promptly.
Manage performance of Team members, setting goals and objectives and measuring outcomes.
Undertake any other duties, as considered by the Managing Director.
Requirements and Skills
Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Veterinary Medicine.
Professional certificate e.g. Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3.
Minimum of 6 years experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control / Quality Management.