Just Recruitment is working with a growing global organisation, based on the outskirts of Sudbury - they are looking for a skilled Production Operator to join their team.

You must be willing to learn new skills and to work in a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility, including undertaking comprehensive training to enable you to take part in tasting panels. Full training on the use of specialist equipment will be provided.

Key duties in this role include:

• Handle ingredients on an industrial scale
• Operate lines as required by the business
• Undertake packaging, storage and distribution tasks
• Maintaining accurate records in line with the required standards and customer requirements
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene
• Working closely with Operational, Logistics and other business teams to maximise production quality and efficiency
• Uphold exceptional Health and Safety standards
• Build a comprehensive knowledge of ingredients and processes to ensure production meets customer requirements

Skills required for this role:

• The ability to follow written instructions and perform basic calculations
• Previous experience of working to robust quality standards and following procedures
• The ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels and confident to escalate any issues to ensure quality and safety
• Strong computer literacy – e.g. able to input data, confirm settings on machinery and produce reports with training
• Conscientious with strong attention to detail

Working hours for this role are:

3 Rotating Shifts (14.00 – 22.00; 06.00 – 14.00; 22.00 – 06.00; Monday – Friday, rotating weekly)

Free parking is available onsite and due to the company location, you must have access to your own transport.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is working with a growing manufacturing business based on the outskirts of Sudbury - they are recruiting for a 'Quality Supervisor' to join their team on a permanent basis.

The key purpose of this role is to support the ongoing growth of the QA Lab and team, and to own the processes that ensure the needs of both internal stakeholders and customers are met, while maintaining the highest standards of safety at all times.

You will be working closely with the Quality Manager in a state-of-the-art facility that produces the highest quality products for customers throughout the UK and Ireland.

Key responsibilities include:

• Direct management of a team of 6 QA Technicians working across 3 shifts, supporting their development, motivation and performance/attendance management
• Ensuring that standards are followed through verification of certificates of analysis, internal audits, control system checks and audits
• Supporting the QA Manager to ensure the company's compliance with regulatory bodies and customer standards
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of safety standards and legislation by tracking changes and industry updates and events
• Ensuring changes required to maintain compliance with safety standards, legislation and customer requirements are highlighted to the QA Manager
• Working with the QA Manager to implement updated policies and procedures and train them out to the wider business
• Carrying out analysis of micro-environmental controls and providing regular reports to the business
• Ensuring that any identified issues or non-conformances are discussed with the QA Manager and that the relevant teams identify and implement the actions to remedy them, through root cause analysis
• Supporting the successful running of the QA Lab by carrying out verification and training activities
• Analysing the certificates of analysis of raw materials and finished goods and releasing them to be used in production or released to the customers
• Undertaking internal audits relating to QMS and finished product requirements
• Maintain traceability, hygiene, quality, and process records with validation of results, identification of trends, root cause analysis where applicable and instigation of corrective actions
• Work closely with third-party certification bodies for sustainability, religious and ethical obligations
• Carry out sampling and investigations for microbiological, allergen, nutritional or customer requirements
• Working with essential service providers such as Pest Control, Hygiene and workwear providers to ensure delivery of these services to a high standard
• Managing the equipment calibration schedule
• Assist with new product/process trials

Role requirements include:

• Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably in a QA or Technical role
• Proficient in BRC, HACCP and legislative food safety requirements
• Internal auditing experience
• Competent in Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel. PowerPoint etc.
• Strong skills in Microsoft SharePoint / Excel – able to automate processes, create templates and systems of record
• Experience in delivering training in face-to-face and online settings
• Experience of working in a food manufacturing environment
• People Management skills – you have experience managing a small team in a manufacturing environment. You are able to delegate and distribute tasks/workload across a small team effectively to ensure tasks are delivered to the standard required

Working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

Free parking is available on-site and due to the working location, you must have access to your own transport.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.