QAShift Technician

Job Description

Permanent: QA Shift Technician Location: Rugby Hours of work: 4 on 4 off shift rotation: - 2 Days - 7am to 7pm - 2 Nights - 7pm to 7am Salary: £54,285 plus annual bonus Our client in Rugby who runs a fast-paced manufacturing facility has an exciting opportunity for an experienced QA Shift Technician to join the team. The role requires a candidate with at least 2 years experience within a quality role and previous experienceworking in a manufacturing.Role: Day to day management of the quality analytical equipment and gauges. Maintain the quality of all products made whilst looking for opportunities to improve robustness and simplify a range of processes and testing.Key Responsibilities:

• Physical testing of produce.
• Maintenance of Quality analytical equipment and gauges.
• Leading investigation of manufacturing issues through root cause analysis.
• Proactive involvement in investigation and reduction of customer complaints, non-conforming product and spoilage.
• Spoilage analysis and reporting recommendations to production managers.
• Active participation in Continuous Improvement and 6S activities.
• Running statistical reports daily for morning meeting.
• Providing statistical analysis of data to Cell Leaders and Shift Managers.
• Providing support for proofing of new can decorations.
• Reporting of non-conforming raw materials.
• Supporting plate making, organization and set up according to production plan.
• Reviewing current work practices to identify areas in which quality could be improved.
• Enforcing company policies and procedures, ability to speak to groups and conduct group trainings.
• Conducting internal inspections for food safety, quality and processes.
• Maintain ongoing company compliance with all applicable regulations and 3rd party auditor requirements.
• Proactive troubleshooting of multiple systems, gauges and equipment.
• Writing SOPs and training documents.
• Leading periodic workplace inspections of site area.
• Ensuring traceability of product through the manufacturing process.
• Maintain safe working practices and comply with all legal, safety and environmental legislations.

Competencies:

• Motivational and engaging
• Positive can-do attitude with a sense of urgency
• Results orientated.
• Drive and resilience.
• Advanced technical and problem solving skills.
• Strong analytical mind-set
• Stakeholder management
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to deliver sustainable solutions.
• Speak with data and information.
• Customer focus

Essential:

• Working to cGMP standards.
• Performing effective Root Cause analysis and assigning CAPA.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control.
• Understanding of analytical equipment calibration.
• High level of organizational skills, including written and verbal communication, creative problem solving.
• Understanding of data integrity.
• 2 years previous experience in a Quality Role, preferably in a manufacturing industry.
• Experience of risk assessment and COSHH principles.

Desirable:

• Experience of Audit processes.
• Experience of HACCP principles.
• Lean Green Belt training.

. Benefits:

• Private health cover
• Onsite subsidized canteen
• Competitive pension
• Uniform
• Death in service
• Uniform wash service

Apply Today Closing date is 6th December 2023Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to . By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our PrivacyPolicy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is notalways possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.