QA Auditor
Zest
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 3 days
Bedford, Bedfordshire MK43 0XH
£30,000 - £32,000 per year
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A respected food manufacturer is seeking a Quality Assurance Auditor to enhance their technical team.
- The ideal candidate will have experience in the food manufacturing sector, preferably in a QA or technical role, and must possess at least 2 years of relevant experience.
- This position offers a competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Key responsibilities include conducting audits, supporting root cause investigations, and maintaining compliance with food safety and quality standards.
- The role provides opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment committed to continuous improvement.
The Role:
In this QA Auditor position, you will be responsible for ensuring products are produced to the required legal, safety, and quality benchmarks. You'll complete routine checks and audits across production, storage, and hygiene areas, ensuring procedures and documentation comply with internal standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct GMP reviews, CCP verification, internal audits, traceability activities, and routine factory checks.
Support root cause investigations relating to non-conformances, quality issues, customer complaints, and food safety concerns.
Record and communicate corrective actions and ensure they are completed and closed out effectively.
Carry out calibration checks and product assessments to help maintain consistent quality.
Keep thorough and accurate records, ensuring the site remains prepared for external and internal audits.
Provide coaching and support to production colleagues on quality and food safety standards.
Play an active role in technical improvement projects and process validation activities.
About You:
Experience in the food manufacturing sector, ideally within a QA or technical-based role.
Understanding of HACCP, GMP, and internal auditing processes.
Awareness of allergen control, microbiology fundamentals, and non-conformance management.
Strong communicator with a positive approach and the ability to work collaboratively with different teams.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate technical documentation.
Holding Level 2 Food Safety and Health & Safety qualifications is beneficial, or a willingness to work towards these.
Why Join?
This is an exciting chance to continue developing your career within a well-established food business that is committed to high standards, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. You'll be part of a supportive environment with genuine opportunities for professional growth and development.
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