Main Duties:

• Conduct range of basic, dry tests on raw materials and finished products. Investigate any issues that are highlighted by the results of these tests.
• Collection and preparation of raw material and finished product samples for both internal and external testing. Record and distribute results as appropriate.
• To place product on hold when necessary, completing paperwork & following up any corrective actions.
• To raise non-conformance's for out of specification product & issuing corrective action & following up.
• To maintain the finished product sample shelves in an orderly manner.
• Check delivery and production paperwork for compliance, report discrepancies and seek corrections.
• Collect finished product samples and grade as part of the quality panel.
• Respond to basic product enquiries and perform tests on samples as part of the complaint’s procedure.
• Carry out routine quality, verification and calibration checks on factory equipment. Recording of results and carrying out any necessary corrective actions.
• Area audits to cover; GMP, CCPs, procedure adherence, batch numbers, PPE, integrity, foreign bodies (this list is not exhaustive).
• Glass and brittle plastic audits; as per required frequency.
• Maintain a log of data collected from in line metal detectors. Carry out investigation of products rejected by the metal detectors and escalate any issues found.
• To check the correct in-line specifications are being used for the product being manufactured.
• To continually monitor & implement good hygiene practice throughout the factory. Ensuring any recurring failures are flagged up to the Production Shift Manager.
• To carry out any additional tasks as assigned by your manager.

Requirements, Experience and Person Specification:

• Level 2 H&S awareness.
• Understanding of relevant risk assessments and trained as competent to safe working procedures.
• Understanding and application of hazard identification and near miss reporting.
• Basic computer skills.
• Auditing skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• High level of literacy and numeracy skills, being able to complete and produce clear and coherent paperwork required for production and technical standards/traceability.
• Works to common goals/objectives with peers.
• Able to foresee changes in demands and act accordingly.
• Communicates effectively to all departments/stakeholders on or off shift.
• Able to resolve matters quickly.
• Maintain positive and productive relationships with team members and other departments/stakeholders.
• Keen eye for detail.

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