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Quality Systems Co-Ordinator

Posted 4 days ago

To drive food safety and quality standards as part of the Technical Excellence agenda. Lead the development of Quality Systems to ensure they meet the needs of the retailer customer and for the site.
Key Accountabilities:
Safety is a condition
Build a culture of food safety within the area of responsibility.
Promote positive behaviours, root causing issues and coaching team members to understand food safety.
Ensure that all team members have the appropriate training to do their required tasks in a safe manner.
Drive safety improvements though behaviour based safety observations.
Technical Strategy
Develop technical excellence at all levels within operations, through a programme of training, coaching and mentoring to enable a high performance against Technical Standards.
Support the activities that are defined within the Technical strategy, improvement in KPIs and non-conformances root cause analysis.
Have strong working knowledge of BRC audit requirements.
Support the development of the Quality Management System and ensure it meets business requirements.
Ensure the operational team has strong Technical knowledge on GMP, Allergen Control, Quality system procedures.
Build a high performing team
Build strong relationships with each team member.
Train the team on OPEX tools systems and standards and ensure team have the correct resource and capability.
Involve the team in priority problem solving activities and promote a culture of learning and development.
Communicate regularly and ensure goals and manufacturing targets are clear through team forums and MySuccess.
Reward both successes and ideal behaviours. Address any performance issues promptly and discretely.
OPEX Improvement
Collect and analyse data to understand metrics and where improvements can be made.
Ensure standard work is adhered to using audits and regular reviews.
To provide support in root cause analysis and continuous improvement processes.
Deliver value for the business and for the customer
Support site audits
Support and assist in projects in accordance to Technical team goals
To deliver the Quality agenda through the production teams ensuring that the customer gets the best quality product.
Ensure compliance to Technical processes and systems (SAP/ INNOVA/ Foods Connected etc)
Ensure that necessary, training, coaching and support to the systems team.
Deliver and measure Technical KPIS and reporting central metrics on time
Essential Criteria:
Proficient written, numerical, and verbal skills.
Fluency of English language (Oral and Written).
Working knowledge of BRC and industry regulations within food manufacturing
Ability to record, interpret and analyse key process data.
Experience in Technical Standards.
Desirable Criteria:
Problem solving and troubleshooting.
Proficient with MS Office tools.
Understanding of lean tools and formal problem solving.
Detailed understanding of the processes in the area of responsibility.
HACCP & Food Hygiene level 3
Degree / Diploma in Food Safety / Technology or equivalent subject.

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