Quality Management Systems Technician at AVI Limited

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

Management of the Quality Management System

• Quality & food safety system document control: develop; review, maintain and update. The system must be audit-ready.
• Ensure that the factory prepares for all internal and external audits
• Draw up new relevant procedures and other documents and records for process modification and standard maintenance
• Ensure all records are up to date and completed in line with AIB/FSSC 22000 guidelines, checklists verification for accurate completion, equipment calibration registers up to date
• Coordinate and monitor the corrective and preventive action system with trend analysis and reporting
• Coordinate and conduct traceability and mock recall exercises – ensure Shopware, SAP knowledge to complete recall process
• HACCP committee member (review of the HACCP risk assessment)
• Plan and co-ordinate the Management Review annually
• Conduct gap analysis for each management system requirement to ensure that all requirements are fulfilled as per the Std. (FSSC 22000, ISO 2200, ISO/TS 22002-1 AIB, and HACCP)
• Ensure training requirements from all the standards are identified, communicated with HR, and budgeted for annually.
• Coordinate and manage a pool of internal auditors – ensuring at least 20 people are trained at any one time.
• Manage the Internal Audit system: Schedule and conduct audits; drive gap closure
• Site Calibration Register updated. Ensure that all measuring equipment and or device calibration is up to date by reminding the relevant owner of the due dates. Implement a tracker.
• Ensure safety and environmental standards are maintained with the support of the SHE Managers.

Management of Non-Conformance and Concession System

• Ensure that all non-conformances and concessions are followed up and closed out within the agreed times
• Maintain a real-time non-conformance system through Shopware and the NCR APP as well as concessions through the workflow system
• Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting and trending of NCR and Concession status
• Summarize and consolidate all NCRs and Concessions in line with priorities.

Assist across quality functions as required

• Assist in laboratory duties when necessary
• Assist in QC duties when necessary in relation to AIB & FSSC 22000 requirements
• Assist in Warehouse & Stores Checks
• Assist in visual checks on products stored in the site warehouse.
• Assist in inspections on packaging stored in the packaging stores where necessary
• Assist with GMP audits where required

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• 5 years experience as a Quality Management System Technician within the food industry
• Experience leading Quality and Food Safety Audits

Qualifications:

• National Diploma in Food Technology or Degree in Food Science

Additional Requirements:

• FSSC 22000
• AIB
• HACCP, VACCP, TACCP
• Computer Skills
• Food Safety Legislation

Competencies:

• Minimising Risk
• Attention to Detail
• Documenting Facts
• Meeting Deadlines
• Planning & Organising
• Interpreting Data
• Maintaining Productivity
• Thinking Rationally

Closing Date: 12th, April 2022