Quality/Compliance Auditor

Job Description

WHAT COMPANY YOU WILL BE WORKING FORWould you like to work for a manufacturer of some of the nations best-known biscuit brands, who has doubled its turnover between 2018 to 2021 Are you looking to join a business who is well and truly on the rise (pun intended)Well, look no further. Due to strong growth, Northumbrian Fine Foods (NFF) has partnered with Westray Recruitment Group to fill a number of new roles within its factory based in Gateshead. NFF is part of Biscuit International (BI), one of Europes leading playersin the private label sweet biscuit market. NFFs growth has been driven by the companys strong performance within the gluten free category, which is a result of an increased number of healthy lifestyle shoppers choosing free form products.The business is an inclusive organisation and they would encourage anyone willing to work hard and who wants to be part of a growing organisation to apply today and join them on their journey. The business is committed to investing in their Gateshead manufacturingfacilities and when joining NFF, you will gain access to a best in class training programme and your journey with the business will have limitless potential.5 of our permanent roles are for Product Leads. Product Leads are responsible for all mix, bake and production processes to deliver a consistent Right First Time Approach. Product Leads drive the shift efficiency and maximizing output alongside and deliveringwaste minimisation and execution of the plan.WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING IN YOUR ROLE

• Audit organoleptic tests on finished product against QAS documents.
• Complete all relevant documentation accurately, in full and in a timely manner.
• Conduct rapid Gluten and/or Milk swabs on the production line & equipment as part of the line clearance procedures for Gluten and/or Milk free production.
• Collect all samples required for Gluten/Milk & microbiological testing, Taste Panels and Retained samples.
• Log samples for Gluten/Milk testing on the Synlab Registration system ready for 8am collection.
• Deal with Non-Conforming product to prevent its release in accordance with procedure (NFF29)
• Conduct daily temperature checks on fridges.
• Conduct monthly verifications of temperature probes.
• Carry out environmental swabbing and water testing as required.
• Ensure handover procedure is followed with incoming/outgoing QA operatives by being at the QA Station 10 minutes prior to start of shift.
• Maintain the set hygiene standards and ensure clean as you go procedure is followed at all times.
• Follow traceability procedures - ensure all Raw Materials, Packaging, Work in Progress and Finished product are identified/labelled at all times.
• Follow allergen controls and all other company procedures accurately.
• Follow manual handling guidelines and safe systems of work at all times.
• Ensure correct PPE is worn at all times.
• Completion of Paperwork/Red Pen audits.
• Completion of monthly Glass Hard / Plastic Audits and raise any corrective actions.
• Completion of GMP audits against the audit schedule.
• Intake checks of new key materials (Raw & Packaging).
• Complete and successfully pass Internal Audit on-line course.
• Conduct Internal Systems Audits and identify any Non-Conformances
• Compliance with all standards/specifications/control procedures.
• Take a lead role in adherence to all GMP/Health & Safety procedures.
• Compliance with all external regulatory requirements
• Completion of Process audits against the company standards & procedures to include: audit mixing processes and moisture & water activity tests and colour measurements on finished product in line with product specification; audit coding checks on flow-wrapfilm, cartons and outer case labels in line with product specification including barcode verification, audit routine verification and fail-safe checks on in-line metal detectors and verification checks on in-line checkweighers.

WHAT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

• Right to work in United Kingdom
• Excellent standard of verbal and written English communication
• Good numeracy skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work quickly, methodically & use own initiative
• Food Handling experience
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment preferably food

Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Consultant Sarah Quinn who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Sarah on or via email at