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Description
Quality Control Analyst - Tannochside
Join our Team at Macphie
Let us introduce ourselves - Macphie, an internationally acclaimed family ingredient manufacturer, proudly situated in the picturesque and tranquil landscapes of Glenbervie in Aberdeenshire with sites in Glasgow, Tannochside, and Midlands too. Our expertise spans across a spectrum of delectable delights, including sauces, bakery creations, and heavenly ice cream toppings. We also cater to the evolving culinary landscape with our plant-based and gluten-free offerings. Trusted partners to some of the globe's leading food brands, we are dedicated to transforming ideas and creativity into tangible, delectable solutions.
About The Role
Reporting into the QA manager the QA analyst is responsible for ensuring that all products are manufactured to the established quality standard, customer specifications and as per IFS.
Ensuring all records and computer transactions are completed accurately, promptly and efficiently to ensure data is maintained for due diligence and audit purposes.
Collaborating with the on-shift production teams the quality analyst will ensure that product integrity, operational efficiency and factory GMP standards are achieved and contribute to the required food safety standards of Macphie and their customers.
Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities
- Provide shift cover in the QA laboratory and production facilities (alternating early and late shifts on a rotational basis or as agreed) and, as required. Provide shift cover in laboratory areas during holidays and as agreed.
- Reviewing incoming raw materials meet their specification and confirming that the COA is compliant before releasing the raw materials for use.
- Release of finished goods that are within specification by confirming and assessing online quality standards, set quality and lab assessments as appropriate by product family. Where standards are not achieved or do not meet specification these products will be placed on hold and escalated to the QA and/or technical manager.
- Prevent the use of any faulty measuring equipment that is out-with specification when calibrated.
- Ensure weight/volume control is within legal requirements.
- Ensure that all necessary computer transactions/administration are completed efficiently, maintaining complete and accurate up to date records.
- Assist with the sampling, logging and sending of raw materials/products, water samples and hygiene swabs for external analysis.
- Assess the suitability of returned goods, goods damaged on site authorise their disposition, following prior consultation with the QA manager as necessary.
- To ensure that all measuring, recording equipment used are within effective calibration dates, assisting with internal and external calibration of test and measuring equipment as required. Ensuring measuring and recording equipment is working within the set legal requirements.
- To ensure hygiene and GMP standards are maintained in all production areas and that the TS Facility is inspected and any hygiene concerns are escalated to the production team leader or shift manager before production commences and throughout the shift.
- Assist in the investigations of non-conforming product, customer complaints and audit non-conformances to ensure root cause is identified and actions prevent any recurrence.
- Complete any other reasonable duties as assigned by the QA manager treating this work as a priority over work from other areas.
- Work safely at all times in accordance with company Health & Safety policies, procedures, practices and legislation.
Requirements
Experience & Qualifications:
- Quality assurance/control experience preferable but not essential
- Experience in production and/or manufacturing processes and techniques
- Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Web based applications, etc
Skills
- Be a team player
- Have good communication skills
- Have integrity, initiative and focus
- Be self-motivated
- Flexible with changing work patterns
Knowledge
- Basic food hygiene
- Basic understanding and knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance
Benefits
Indulge in the Sweet Perks of Joining Macphie!
At Macphie, We Believe In Crafting Not Only Delightful Culinary Experiences But Also Providing Our Team With a Recipe For Success In Their Professional Lives. Here Is a Taste Of How We'll Look After You As Part Of Our Sweet Success
- Annual Leave: Recharge your batteries with a generous annual leave entitlement of 23 days, plus 9 public holidays, giving you a refreshing total of 32 days to explore, relax, and savour life outside of work.
- Profit-Related Pay (PRP): Your dedication will not go unnoticed! Enjoy conditional PRP, aligning with our company's performance and rewarding your commitment to our shared success.
- Pension Perks: Secure your financial future with our pension enrolment, where you contribute 5%, and we match it with a 3% employer contribution.
- Health and Wellness Buffet: We care about your well-being. Access our Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 GP line, and indulge in our cycle-to-work scheme. Keep your mind and body in top shape with our Leisure Subsidy Scheme and free fruit offerings.
- Eco-Friendly Commute: Embrace sustainable living with our electric car charging stations. Enjoy the convenience of free parking while contributing to a greener planet.
- Lifelong Learning: Cultivate your mind with our company further education scheme and unlock opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Family First: We support your journey into parenthood with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
- Exclusive Employee Benefits: Revel in exclusive benefits like an education bursary via our employee trust and Funeral Concierge provided by Everest Funeral Concierge Service, a brand-new benefit.
- Beyond Probation: Once you have passed probation over the initial three months, you will then be able to unlock an array of group benefits, including access to our Health cash plan & Westfield Health, permanent health insurance, and 3 x death in service life assurance.
To see all of the Macphie employee benefits please click here.
And now, let us talk about what we need from you:
Like every employer, legally, we require to check and confirm that you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks that we need to complete before you can start with us. In addition to the above, we will also collect satisfactory employment references.
