Shift Quality Auditor (55428)

Key Responsibilities:

• Physical testing of produce.
• Maintenance of Quality analytical equipment and gauges.
• Leading investigation of manufacturing issues through root cause analysis.
• Proactive involvement in investigation and reduction of customer complaints, non-conforming product and spoilage.
• Spoilage analysis and reporting recommendations to production managers.
• Active participation in Continuous Improvement and 6S activities.
• Running statistical reports daily for morning meeting.
• Providing statistical analysis of data to Cell Leaders and Shift Managers.
• Providing support for proofing of new can decorations.
• Reporting of non-conforming raw materials.
• Supporting plate making, organization and set up according to production plan.
• Reviewing current work practices to identify areas in which quality could be improved.
• Enforcing company policies and procedures, ability to speak to groups and conduct group trainings.
• Conducting internal inspections for food safety, quality, and processes.
• Maintain ongoing company compliance with all applicable regulations and 3rd party auditor requirements.
• Proactive troubleshooting of multiple systems, gauges and equipment.
• Writing SOPs and training documents.
• Leading periodic workplace inspections of site area.
• Ensuring traceability of product through the manufacturing process.
• Maintain safe working practices and comply with all legal, safety and environmental legislations .

Budgets Responsible for

None

Contacts within Ardagh

Quality Team, Shift Teams

Contacts outside of the Company

Analytical Equipment Suppliers.

Professional Requirements

Qualifications

A-Level or equivalent in Mathematics.

GCSE or higher in English.

Desirable - Higher level statistical or mathematical qualifications.

Languages

Fluent in English.

Computer Skills/literacy

• Good understanding of Microsoft Excel for use as statistical tool.
• Good understanding of LIMS software.
• Ability to learn new software.
• Good digital curiosity.

Experience/Attributes

• Working to cGMP standards.
• Performing effective Root Cause analysis and assigning CAPA.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control.
• Understanding of analytical equipment calibration.
• High level of organizational skills, including written and verbal communication, creative problem solving.
• Understanding of data integrity.
• 2 years previous experience in a Quality Role, preferably in a manufacturing industry.
• Experience of risk assessment and COSHH principles.

Desirable:

• Experience of Audit processes.
• Experience of HACCP principles.
• Lean Green Belt training.

Company Values

Trust  is earned by displaying personal attributes that show we are respectful, reliable, consistent and honest in our approach to others. It is built on mutual respect, personal integrity and transparency.

Teamwork is achieved with collaboration and open communication. Effective teamwork ensures we interact with colleagues in a mutually beneficial way and is important to building a strong business. Teams should be mindful of the impact their decisions have on other teams, and ultimately the business.

Excellence  is constantly striving to improve ourselves and the business. It focuses on continuous improvement, innovation and sustainability