QA Controller - Berkshire

QA Controller

Role:                 QA Controller

Location:          Berkshire

Salary:              c£25-30k DOE

My client, one of the UK’s largest providers of high end ingredients and finished products to retail and manufacturers, is looking for a QA Controller to join their expanding team.   This position is an instrumental role within the business, responsible to ensure Food Safety and Quality at all times.

The Role:

• Assessing potential new supplier fitness to supply with reference to the Company Purchasing Policy via self-audit supplier questionnaires or recognised third party audit.
• Completion of customer documentation (specifications, questionnaires, packaging information) as required
• Managing the Company’s independently accredited HACCP system, including staff training.
• Review artwork, packaging and labels as and when needed
• Check and approve internal product specifications. Working closely with the planning team to ensure the internal specifications are correctly transferred onto the company system
• Using an internal spreadsheet system to summarize product development statuses
• Identify and report any issues relating to existing or new products
• Assist the Technical department in general day-to-day tasks; sending out microbiological & nutritional samples, product inspection, monitoring of Good Manufacturing Practices – reporting of any nonconformances to relevant personnel

The Candidate:

• Degree level educated, in food sciences/life sciences or equivalent
• Qualifications in HACCP, BRC, Audit and Food Safety a distinct advantage.
• Experience of working in food manufacturing or distribution in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of current Food Safety, Food Labelling and other relevant legislation.Allergen experience is desirable.
• Excellent IT Skills – excel, word and SharePoint
• Experience of Food Safety and Risk Assessments, BRC codes of practice, specification writing and labelling software is desirable
• Be willing to learn and be enthusiastic about the job

Next Steps

If you think this role is for you, email your CV to keeley.grindrod@silven.co.uk with KG/10687 as a reference or give me a call on 0161 832 7463 / 07399 935 170 and I’ll be more than happy to have a chat and give you more information!

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