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QA Auditor
- Annual Salary: 33,017 (including shift premium)
- Location: Kendal
- Job Type: Full-time, Shift Based
Join our team as a QA Auditor at our headquarters in Kendal. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of 33,017 per annum, including a shift premium. The position involves working a 10-week shift pattern, including 12-hour day and night shifts, with a 2-week holiday break within each rotation.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems and GMP.
- Identify non-conformances, provide objective evidence, and assist operational teams in corrective actions.
- Perform scheduled and ad-hoc product testing to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborate with the Quality Manager to investigate customer complaints and out-of-specification results.
- Perform traceability studies and ensure thorough investigations.
- Monitor and resolve supplier and factory non-conformances.
- Ensure investigations are thorough, root causes are identified, and corrective actions are implemented effectively.
- Provide ongoing technical advice and support to factory teams to promote quality standards and resolve quality issues.
- Comply with safety procedures, including adopting safe working practices, wearing the required protective clothing, and using safety equipment appropriate to the role.
- Carry out environmental monitoring in line with a defined programme.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in quality assurance or a related field.
- Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and GMP.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Strong report writing and documentation skills.
- Awareness of aseptic techniques and how to minimise cross-contamination.
Desirable:
- BSc/MSc in Food Science.
- Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package including shift premium.
- Structured shift pattern with built-in holiday breaks.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive team environment.
To apply for the QA Auditor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
