To maintain and assist in developing and improving the quality control processes at the site. Ensuring that product supplied to customers is of the highest possible standard. Quality Control should assist in promoting the use of best-practice quality system tools and techniques, ensuring they are applied in a way that benefits the sites performance in the areas of Quality, Cost and Delivery.
Essential Job Functions/ Responsibilities
Sampling, measuring, and verifying that manufactured products meet pre-determined quality standards.
Maintenance of relevant Quality and product specifications as needs arise.
Perform in quality function to maximise and sustain continual improvement in standards by ensuring:
The most effective use of resources is made in the support of production processes.
Rapid communication of issues is made to the relevant management level.
That pertinent quality data is kept in a meaningful way and made easily accessible.
That all relevant quality processes are under continuous scrutiny for efficiency and quality improvements.
That information and documentation is available as required to meet customer delivery requirements.
Carry out monthly internal audits in line with the internal auditing schedule.
Ensure the requirements of our IMS system are always maintained.
Assist the Quality / Production Manager during customer & regulatory audits.
That information and documentation is available as required to meet customer delivery requirements.
Qualifications - Minimum
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office software.
Certified Internal Quality Auditor.
Good understanding of statistical process control (SPC).
Good standard of Education.
Good standard of written English & Maths.
Good communication skill & attitude.
Understand & use of measuring equipment ruler, scales etc.
Qualification Desirable
Several years quality experience in a lean culture working environment.
Qualification to NVQ level 4 in a quality qualification
Experience in lean manufacturing / continuous improvement techniques & tools 5s, Kaisen etc.
Minimum Skill Requirements
Quality / Auditing experience in a lean culture manufacturing environment
Broad knowledge of production packaging & processing
Awareness of modern technology
Good communication skills & attitude
Team player
Flexible able to work shifts & cover over time when required
Competent & self-motivated
Other Skills/Abilities Desirable
Awareness & experience of modern improvement tools & techniques
Data handling / PC skills
Able to work under pressure to achieve tight delivery schedules
Wide Quality / Auditing experience in a selection of modern lean cultured manufacturing environments
Can identify opportunities to implement new ideas and generate creative solutions
Relevant industry recognised Quality Assurance qualification.
Experience of working in a chemical, biological or pharmaceutical laboratory.
Please apply with your CV in the first instance.
Wright Staff are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Manufacturing
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