Quality Assurance Auditor - Nights - Humdinger

Overview

Quality Assurance Auditor (Nights)

Humdinger, Heckington

As a Quality Assurance Auditor at Humdinger, you will be at the forefront of championing food safety and quality within our factory, completing daily audits, customer complaints and investigations, taste panels and much more! 

Pay Rate: £14.86

Shifts:

Monday – Saturday

3 on 4 off

18:00 – 06:00

Hours: 36

3 x 20 minutes PAID breaks

The first 2 weeks the successful candidate will be on day shift for training, you will then go onto night shift in week 3.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the product quality and safety standards are always maintained and that the product that is manufactured meets the customer’s specifications and is legally compliant in all aspects.
• Ensure that the site is audit ready at all times and that strict GMP standards are maintained across manufacturing and warehouse sites.
• Key responsibility for internal auditing of the QMS system. Perform routine audits as per the required schedule, including but not exhaustive; Hygiene audits, GMP, Pest control, Glass, and hard Plastics, raising non-conformances where the standards are not being met and following through to ensure effective closure of corrective actions.
• Completing swabbing and samples by the schedule (hand swabs, rapid swabs, water samples etc.).
• Identifying conformance and non-conformances.
• Submitting, reviewing and challenging finished product testing regimes and results.
• Provide support to the QA Manager.
• Ensuring that policies, procedures, and work instructions are followed at all times and where deviation from a specification is seen, concessions are agreed upon and in place.
• Investigate complaints and report on findings to QA Manager.
• Carry out thorough foreign body investigation where required ensuring a timely investigation and strong root cause is identified.
• Collection of samples for testing such as validation, shelf life and nutritional.
• Carrying out end-of-life testing on the product to ensure it still meets the quality parameters throughout life.
• Detailed review of documentation and traceability exercises were required.
• Additional responsibilities will include works order and specification management and issuing; some quality control checks and ensuring taste panels are presented and completed.

Qualifications

• A passion for product quality and working to procedure and process.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment is desirable.
• Well-developed communication skills – able to present written and verbal reports that are understood by the target audience. Can communicate with both internal and external contacts and stakeholders at all levels.
• Good team building - Work well within a team and provide support to other teams.
• Confident – Ability to challenge non-compliance.
• Strong computer skills – confidence in working with all aspects of Microsoft Office.
• Good problem-solving skills – Knowledge of 5 why and root causes would be desirable but not essential.
• Internal Auditing – Desirable but not essential.
• Food Hygiene Level 2.
• HACCP level 2 minimum.

Rewards Benefits

• Attractive Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance: Enjoy the security of a pension scheme and life assurance at x4 basic salary. 

• Generous Annual Leave: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Paid Breaks:

• Holiday Purchase Scheme: Purchase an extra 5 days of leave per year. 

• Charity Involvement: Engage in charity fundraising and team events, with an extra day of paid leave for charity/community work. 

• Staff Shop Discounts: Access exclusive discounts through our staff shops. 

• Employee Values Awards: Recognize and celebrate our team's dedication. 

• Referral Bonus Vouchers: Benefit from referral bonuses for bringing in top talent 

• Training and Development Opportunities: Invest in your growth with ongoing training and development. 

• Bespoke Training for New Factory Workers: Tailored training to ensure a seamless integration. 

• Free Parking: Enjoy hassle-free parking at all our manufacturing sites and offices. 

• Excellent Facilities: Relish in top-notch facilities, including a well-appointed canteen. 

• ESG Commitment: Be part of our ongoing commitment to our ESG strategy, focused on protecting our people, communities, and the planet. 

• Access to Grocery Aid Charity Support: Avail assistance through Grocery Aid, supporting our community and promoting well-being. 

Who are Humdinger?

At Humdinger, we transform nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it!

Situated in Heckington (Sleaford) and Bromborough, we are an integral part of the Zertus UK & Ireland Snacking & Chocolate Market Unit, collaborating with other esteemed food manufacturers nationwide. Join us on a flavourful journey where innovation, quality, and a passion for snacking come together.