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Permanent

Quality Assurance Team Lead

Gateshead
money-bag Negotiable
Posted 1 week ago

Overview

Talent Acquisition Manager International + HR Manager – BrusselsAt Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products.With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.Responsibilities

To conduct Quality Assurance Inspections at all stages of production. Facilitate internal quality projects, facilitate quality assurance across two locations. To assist with training and continuous improvement of the Food Safety and Quality Culture in compliance with the BRC Global Packaging Specification, ISO9001, PS9000, ISO45001 and ISO14001. Support shift cover may be required. Primary shift pattern: Mon – Fri – times to be agreed with QM;Act as first point of contact from the production area regarding quality matters.Promoting and enforcing good quality practises and hygiene standards.Control Quality documentation required for the QMSConduct quality inspection rounds during the designated shifts.Be able to analysis production samples against approved standards when needed.Checking/sampling of finished goods pallets in the warehouse if needed.Support the site in containment of faulty material. When required support sorting activity.Conduct where appropriate, testing of raw material.Conducting Glass and Brittle Materials audits and publishing results.Conducting and publishing GMP audits against BRC and ISO 9001 standards, raising and managing non-conformances.Facilitate investigations for internal and external non conformance with a RC and CAPAMonitor performance and proactively plan tasks to meet customer expectationsAdministrate and direct everyday essential Quality assurance activities (QTs), complete personally where required.Carry out internal audits to the standardsSupport audits/visits by auditors and customersMonitor and maintain GMP/BBQ. GandP, Internal audit performancePerform other duties as directed by the Quality Manager, QM deputy.Qualifications

Previous quality assurance experience.Experience within a manufacturing environment (ideally food, print and/or packaging).Experience in internal and/or external auditing is essential.Knowledge of the standards is essentialComputer skills including the use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word – to be in position to prepare, analyse and present performanceComputer literate able to use ERP system Avante (desirable - training will be provided)Full Driving LicenseExcellent communication skills essential, ability to give clear written and verbal instructions, clearly understand and explain Quality issues to workforce and have good understanding of procedures and processes.Able to identify areas of weakness within processes and customer specific procedures and help find innovative solutions.Highly responsible, reliable and flexible with a strong work ethic.Able to effectively prioritise and adapt to a varied and changeable workload.Presentable and with good attendance.Proactive and can do attitudeWhat we offer

A dynamic and supportive work environment across two production sitesOpportunities for professional development and training in quality standards and auditingExposure to industry-recognized certifications including BRC, ISO9001, ISO45001, and ISO14001Collaborative team culture built on integrity, respect, and accountabilityThe chance to make a meaningful impact on product quality and customer satisfactionSeniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Quality Assurance and ProductionIndustries

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