Internal Auditor

**INTERNAL AUDITOR**

**We have a position for an Internal Auditor to join our Technical Team. As an Internal Auditor you will be supporting the Technical Services Manager.**

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Provides key support to the technical function assisting in the production of safe, legal, authentic, and high-quality products.
- Update the internal audit risk assessment and develop the audit schedule in line with BRC, QMS and customer requirements
- Conduct internal audits in line with the audit schedule
- Conduct gap analysis against customer codes of practice and policies when new updates are released or as the review schedule dictates
- Update and maintain internal audit templates ensuring they are fit for purpose and capture the necessary audit requirements/evidence
- Conduct opening and closing meetings with area owners when conducting audits
- Raise non conformities with relevant area owners, grading non conformities based on risk and agreeing on suitable time frames for corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain written audit reports of all internal audits/gap analysis conducted ensuring they are thorough, accurate and presentable
- Capture and record all evidence reviewed and assessed during completion of internal audits
- Monitor audit closure progress, following up with and supporting departments/area owners with completion of root cause analysis and actions in agreed timescales
- Capture any non-conformances or recommendations on the audit tracker ensuring all required information is detailed.
- Provide guidance on improvements in compliance and best practice.
- Verify completion of actions and close non-conformances/recommendations on the tracker
- Update the audit schedules once audits/gap analysis are completed and when closed.
- Use audit data to identify trends, update and distribute the internal audit KPI to the business
- Conduct horizon scanning for industry, legislative and customer updates - report back on update which may impact on the business, its processes and products.
- Attend customer/industry webinars and events as required to get updates on changes to policies, codes of practice and requirements.
- Attend internal meetings as required. Update on progress against the audit schedule and corrective/preventative action completion.
- Provide cover for the technical services team as needed e.g. glass and hard plastic audits, fabrication audits, paperwork audits, sample sending & registering
- Support the technical function in the preparation and delivery of external audits and visits
- Work with all departments within the business to drive continuous improvement in a collaborative manner.
- Any other reasonable duties to support the technical team and meet the needs of the business

**Knowledge, Competence, Experience and Personal Attributes**:

- HACCP level 3
- Lead auditor qualification
- Previous auditing experience working in the food manufacturing industry
- Knowledge and experience of BRC GFS standard and UK retailer codes of practice
- Detailed knowledge of Good Manufacturing and Good Hygiene Practices
- Proactive and a team player
- Methodical in approach with keen attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written English
- Inquisitive and resilient nature, with a drive for continuous improvement
- Confident working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
- Organised with the ability to plan and prioritise tasks.
- Strong administrative skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Flexible and collaborative in nature

The shift for this position is Monday-Friday 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm

**Benefits**:

- Company pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Medical payback scheme
- Death in service

Pay: £35,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Evesham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- For visa holders:
What kind of visa do you hold?
a. indefinite
b. student
c. graduate
d. dependant
e. n/a

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/09/2024