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Quality Control Officer at Food Republic
London, United Kingdom
Job Descrption
Working hours: Monday - Friday, Approx. 9am - 5pm
The Company
Based in Battersea, London, Food Republic delivers high quality food and drink products to clients at over 500 locations across London and the South East. We are one of the best food ingredients suppliers the city has to offer with a BRC rating of AA+.
With an annual turnover of over £17 million, we have grown solidly since we commenced trading 14 years ago. We provide reliable delivery services to caterers of all kinds, enabling our clients to focus on their own core business.
The Role
Food Republic are looking for a capable and skilled Quality Control Officer to work closely with the Stock, Sales, and Warehouse Teams to ensure that all quality standards and legal requirements are met at all times. They will oversee the implementation of internal quality policies and procedures, the management of Food Safety Management Systems, as well as coordinate requirements for... external audits, ensuring full compliance.
The key responsibilities of a Quality Control Officer include, but are not limited to:
• Implementing quality standards established by external bodies and integrating these within internal quality management systems.
• Analysing and reporting on company performance against established standards, proposing actions to improve performance where necessary.
• Ensuring all staff have been trained to relevant quality policies and procedures.
• Reviewing the company’s current quality policies and procedures, highlighting areas of improvement, and proposing corrective actions.
• Developing a communication strategy to promote awareness of packaging and transport regulations, product quality issues, and compliance across all departments.
• Liaising with customers and suppliers regarding quality-related issues.
• Coordinating and cooperating with quality management and standards bodies (e.g. DEFRA, Government Departments, HSE, etc.).
• Developing and maintaining Food Safety Management Systems.
• Active involvement as a Team Leader of the Food Safety Team.
• Ensuring that the condition of the warehouse is maintained to meet food safety regulations.
• Overseeing the accurate and timely completion of monitoring documentation.
• Participating in external audits, coordinating the requirements and responsibilities to all staff.
The Person
The key skills and qualities of a Quality Control Officer include, but are not limited to:
Essential skills/qualities:
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in QA/QC role within the food industry
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and quality control standards
• Level 3 HACCP or a willingness to complete
• Level 3 Food Safety or a willingness to complete
• Strong track record of meeting deadlines and achieving set KPIs
• Proficient in data entry, maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite with strong Excel skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills
• Proactive and methodical in addressing problems and sourcing solutions
• A team player with a flexible attitude and willingness to learn
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• GCSE Maths and English (A*- C) or equivalent
Desirable skills/qualities:
• Experience with external audits
• Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365
• A-Level Maths or equivalent
If you are keen on joining this exciting, forward thinking company and taking the next step in your career, then apply now!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
• Bonus scheme
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
• Quality Control: 2 years (preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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