QA Assistant

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading food manufacturing business based in Ballymena area to recruit a QA Assistant to join their established Quality team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to build or further develop a career within Food Safety and Quality Assurance in a fast-paced production environment.

The Role

As QA Assistant, you will support the implementation and maintenance of the company's Food Safety and Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with food safety, legality, quality, and health & safety standards across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out monitoring and verification checks across the factory including temperature controls, CCPs, and pre-requisite programmes
• Accurately complete and maintain QA documentation and records
• Verify production check sheets and ensure compliance with procedures
• Conduct butchery checks to ensure products meet customer specifications
• Complete internal audits in line with quality standards
• Investigate non-conformances and support corrective action processes
• Verify investigations relating to non-conformances and customer complaints
• Promote and enforce Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and hygiene standards
• Assess incoming goods to confirm compliance with specifications
• Assist with preparation for customer visits, third-party audits, and internal audits
• Carry out any additional duties appropriate to the role as required by management

What you will need to succeed:

• Previous QA/QC experience within food manufacturing (desirable)
• Working knowledge of GMP practices (desirable)
• Understanding of HACCP principles and BRC Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge or experience within the red meat sector is advantageous
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills

Get in touch:

Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Anna now on T , or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page (or email).

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