Quality Assurance Assistant in North Walsham - CV-Library

Quality Assurance Assistant
Salary: Up to £26,560 per annum
Location: Norfolk
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, late shift from 1pm to 10pm

ISQ Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Quality Assurance Assistant to join a dynamic and well-established team. This new role will see you working alongside an existing QA assistant and supporting the Quality Manager in maintaining high standards within the manufacturing process.
If you are passionate about continuous improvement and quality assurance, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Job Purpose:
As a Quality Assurance Assistant, you will play a critical role in upholding the company’s adherence to quality standards and procedures. You will actively support production teams by conducting operator training, performing audits, and promoting a proactive quality culture. Your involvement will help the company move closer to its goal of World Class Manufacturing and a ‘zero defects’ culture.

Main Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance: Perform product testing to ensure adherence to specifications and conduct quality audits on production processes.
Data Management: Use measurement analysis tools to monitor quality and record data into spreadsheets.
Training: Provide quality and hygiene training for operators and support their ongoing development.
Non-Conformance: Support investigations into internal and external non-conformance issues and assist with corrective actions (RC & CAPA).
Audit Support: Assist with external audits (ISO9001, BRCGS) and ensure the maintenance of quality retention samples and systems.
Continuous Improvement: Promote and contribute to a proactive quality and safety culture across the site. Qualifications and Experience Required:

Experience: Previous experience in a quality role within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment is essential. Knowledge of ISO9001 and BRCGS standards is highly desirable.
Education: GCSEs in English and Maths are essential. A-level education or equivalent is desirable.
Skills: Six Sigma Green Belt qualification or working towards it is preferred. Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) is essential.
IT Proficiency: Competent in using MS Office and quality management systems.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with colleagues at all levels of the business. If you are an experienced Quality Assurance Assistant and looking for a challenging role with opportunities for personal development, we encourage you to apply. Please send your most up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information