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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Quality Coordinator to join a highly reputable food manufacturing company. This role offers the chance to lead quality and food safety initiatives within a collaborative working environment, with access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
The Role:
Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Co-Ordinator will assist in the management and continual improvement of hygiene standards, food safety, and quality management systems. You will be responsible for supporting and implementing company standards, driving a culture of continuous improvement, and maintaining compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the management of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (BRC, ISO, customer standards).
Develop, review, and improve recording systems, reporting tools, and internal auditing procedures.
Manage food safety culture initiatives, analyse data, and follow through on action plans.
Investigate non-conformities and customer complaints, ensuring root cause analysis and effective close-out.
Coordinate the preparation for audits and actively participate during audits and site visits.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, GMP, hygiene, and site security policies.
Develop food safety and quality promotional materials (e.g., posters, briefings).
Maintain effective communication between departments to uphold quality standards.
Act as document controller and maintain up-to-date records in line with company and legal requirements.
Lead or contribute to various improvement projects (such as 5S and quality improvement initiatives).
Cascade updates on legislative changes, assessing their impact on site operations.
Requirements:
HND/Degree in Food Technology or relevant experience.
HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety Level 3 certifications are essential.
Internal auditing qualification with experience in quality auditing.
Strong knowledge of BRC, ISO, and customer food safety and quality standards.
Competency in IT systems including Microsoft Office, Access, and PowerPoint.
Excellent analytical, planning, and organisational skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Flexibility to work weekends, Bank Holidays, and outside standard hours as required.
What is on offer:
Competitive salary of 35,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.
A supportive and collaborative environment that fosters professional growth.
Exposure to major food safety and quality standards with the opportunity to lead initiatives.
Extensive training and personal development opportunities.
If you are passionate about food safety and quality and are looking to further your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.
Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
