Quality Controller

Quality Controller (Food Manufacturing)


About AAK

AAK is proud to be the world’s leading producer of specialty vegetable fats. Through our unique co-development approach, we develop and provide value-adding vegetable oil solutions in close collaboration with our customers, enabling them to achieve long-lasting business results. By doing so, we solve customer specific needs across many industries including Bakery, Chocolate & Confectionery, Dairy, Foodservice, Infant Nutrition and Personal Care.
Our pioneering spirit and passion for innovation keeps us at the cutting edge of our industry and is what sets us apart. It enables our employees to work in a safe and supportive environment in which they make a genuine impact. AAK employ more than 3,500 employees globally and with 20 production facilities and customisation plants, and sales offices in over 25 countries spanning six continents we have one of our industries most diverse global footprints.

AAK Runcorn

AAK Runcorn is the home to AAK Foods, a major manufacturer and supplier of sauces, condiments and dressings to the retail and foodservice sectors. Our private label work has won awards for taste and quality, and our products can be found on the shelves of stores throughout the world.
From our site on Davy Road, to the east of the town centre, we work with customers to co-develop new recipes for grocery private label products, retail restaurants, quick service restaurants, foodservice and food ingredients.

About the role

AAK are seeking to appoint a Quality Auditor to join the Technical team, working a Monday – Friday, (6am – 2pm, 2pm – 10pm, 10pm -6am), to ensure that quality is maintained throughout production.
Responsibilities

• Conducting Line Checks on Critical Control Points to ensure accurate production and packing of products.
• Conducting regular GMP audits to ensure compliance across all lines.
• Product taste testing and lab testing of Raw Materials and Finished Products.
• Supporting the Quality Systems Manager with project work.
• Performing hygiene checks to ensure standards are maintained.
• Producing reports on all testing and audits conducted.

About you

The successful candidate should have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience working in a similar role (FMCG experience advantageous)
• Strong attention to detail.
• Food hygiene/HACCP qualification advantageous.
• Able to work well within a team and on own initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to find areas for improvement.
• Problem solving skills.
• Able to make and communicate decisions.

In return AAK offer:

• Free Hot Drinks
• Free Parking Onsite
• On-Site Canteen Serving Hot Food
• 25 Days Holidays Plus Bank Holidays
• 30 minute paid break per shift
• Company Pension 3% Employee, 5% Employer
• Life Assurance Cover
• UK Healthcare Scheme, Including Gym And Lifestyle Discounts

Location: Davy Road, Runcorn
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday, Rotating 3 Shift pattern (6am – 2pm, 2pm – 10pm, 10pm – 6am)
Salary: starts from £24, 326 (equal to £12 per hour) + bonus scheme

You may also have experience in the following: Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Assurance Team Leader, Quality Control Manager, QC Manager, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Control Supervisor, Quality Assurance Supervisor, QA Manager, QA Audit, QA, etc.

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