QA Assistant
Location: Kingswinford, DY6 7TD, UK
Grape Tree is a leading retailer of high-quality dried fruits, nuts and seeds in the UK. We are currently seeking a QA Assistant to join our team and help us maintain our standards of quality and excellence.
As a QA Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Manager in ensuring that all products meet our high standards of quality, safety, and compliance with relevant regulations.
Responsibilities:
· Conduct daily checks on all products to ensure that they meet our quality standards and specifications.
· Assist in the investigation and resolution of customer complaints, identifying any potential issues and making recommendations for corrective actions.
· Conduct regular supplier audits to ensure that they are meeting our quality standards and adhering to relevant regulations.
· Assist in the development and implementation of quality control procedures, training materials and documentation.
· Work collaboratively with the purchasing and production teams to ensure that all products are meeting our quality standards and any corrective actions are taken.
· Maintain Quality Management System Manuals (i.e. Quality Control Manual and HACCP Manual)
· Develop and maintain thorough working knowledge of applicable regulations, policies and good practices
· Ensure product labelling is compliant
· Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
· Attention to detail, and ability to work well under pressure.
· Good communication and interpersonal skills.
· A strong understanding of quality management systems and relevant regulations.
· Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
· Experience in the food industry, preferably in quality assurance or related field, is desirable but not essential.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
If you are passionate about quality and committed to excellence, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to us at Grape Tree.
Monday to Friday normal office hours are 8.30am - 5.00pm
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kingswinford, DY6 7TD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
