Quality Assurance Professional

3 days ago


Heywood, Manchester, United Kingdom GUENTHER BAKERIES UK LIMITED Full time
Job Overview

This is a minimum 6-month fixed-term position within Guenther Bakeries UK Limited.

Main Responsibilities
  • Product Quality Management

    To conduct quality inspections on finished products, trial samples, reference samples, and end-of-life buns. Lead data analysis and interpretation of bun scoring sessions (on site) and product quality checks in conjunction with site personnel. Effectively communicate bun score results every shift to adjust the production process. Check products against customer specifications. Highlight product quality issues to the person in charge of production. Quarantine and raise non-conformances for rejected sub-standard products and investigate where necessary. Communicate bun score improvements to the Quality Manager and Manufacturing Team. Assist with bun sample selections for Bun Cuttings/Training. Generate reports as required for bun scores, QDA, and eyepro.

  • Quality Promotion and Audits

    Actively promote food safety, food hygiene, and quality standards to achieve corporate audit results. Communicate quality and food safety standards throughout the bakery. Participate in weekly audits, including Hygiene, Food Safety, Food Security, Foreign Object, Blue Plaster, and Glass and Plastic Audits. Ensure actions from internal audits are recorded and corrective actions followed up by relevant departmental managers. Adhere to CCPs and processes, issue non-conformities where necessary, and communicate to QA Manager and Shift Manager.

  • Audit Support and Calibration

    Assist in maintaining SQMS, Halal, AIB, BRC accreditation in conjunction with site personnel and external accreditation bodies. Perform weekly calibration of temperature probes, scales, bun and muffin toasters, and eye pro.

Requirements
  • Qualifications and Experience

    Educated to GCSE level and hold food/QA-related qualifications. HACCP training and Internal Auditor training are essential. Two years' experience in a QA role is mandatory.

  • Key Skills and Competencies

    Experience working in FMCG environments. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong problem-solving skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to think outside the box. Well-organized, methodical approach to workload, exceptional attention to detail, persuasive, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated salary range for this role is £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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