Quality Technician

REPORTING TO: Production Manager
Salary: Negotiable
Shift Pattern:  Negotiable

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain the company’s quality systems to ensure best practice and good manufacturing practices are sustained throughout the business.

• Ensure all areas of the quality system are completed on a daily basis and to address any non-compliance that may arise.
• Assist the Production Manager with External Audits as and when they arise.
• Close out any non-conformances from External Audits to ensure the company maintains the current “AA” Grade.
• Have a very hands-on approach to ensure all areas of the quality systems are being met.
• Carry out training on an on-going basis in relation to quality policies and procedures.
• Check the quality of the products on a daily basis against product specification.
• Assist with maintaining the company’s Hazard and Risk Management System.
• Carry out Internal Audits as per the established schedule and ensure any non-conformances are closed out.
• Ensure the company is kept up to date with changes in legislation in relation to packaging materials and materials in contact with food.
• Ensure the company’s traceability processes are maintained at all times by carrying out testing on an on-going basis.
• Close out customer complaints and to compile a trend analysis of the same making recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure the site is meeting the Quality Site Standards at all times.
• Compile reports and assist with Management Review Meetings on a regular basis and follow through on all action points to be completed.
• Any other duties as may be required to fulfil the needs of the post.
• Responsibility for ensuring that the packaging we produce is safe and will be proactive in participating and improving the quality culture at Mc Shane Packaging

Measurable Outputs:  

• BRC grade AA
• Complaints in line with customer targets
• Robust complaints reduction plan – with clear objectives and monitoring
• Work with the Production Manager to drive a culture of excellence and best practice

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• 3rd level qualification in relevant discipline
• 1-2 years Quality experience within a manufacturing environment
• Customer facing experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• Initiative, self-motivated, well organised and assertive
• Logical approach, excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Driving license as visits to supplier and customer sites may be necessary

Desirable Criteria

• HACCP
• Working knowledge of BRC standard, HACCP, Food Legislation, and Food Hygiene

To apply, please send your CV to recruitment@mcshanepackaging.com