Overview
Sampling Technician Jobs in Attleborough, England, UK at Pilgrims Europe
Pilgrims in Attleborough are looking for Sample technician to join their team,
The Sampling Technician will support the Operational and Technical teams to ensure all the required samples, raw materials and taste panels are completed to confirm
food safety
and quality standards.
Food Safety
Build a culture of
Food Safety
& Quality (FSQ) by supporting root cause analysis for any
food safety
and quality non-compliances. Reduce
food safety
hazards by identifying non-compliance and supporting issue resolution. Complete all sampling, inspection and testing to the defined plans and ensure any non-compliances are escalated to Quality Technologist and Operations. Understand the requirements of the PFM OPEX-MS (Manufacturing Standard) and retailer standards.
Support the sampling of
food safety
and quality checks and escalate non-compliance. Communicate the progress against targets regularly up and down the organisation ensuring that KPI’s are being maintained at the required rate. Develop relationships with operational teams and support with issue resolution where required. Support systems team on completion of systems validation work such as HACCP, Allergen, Speciation Support sites customer complaint reduction activity.
Build a high performing team Encourage team members to share best practices across site. Support all retailer, daily and monthly sampling regimes and ask for support if required. Support wider team with tasks where required. Recognise in team where values are being shown. OPEX Improvement Identify key non-compliances during the sampling process and share with wider sites for learnings. Use data analysis to make problems visible, quantifiable and to guide decisions.
To lead improvement projects on quality and
food safety
. Deliver value for the business and for the customer Escalate samples that do not meet the Green QAS standards. Provide support in the maintenance of technical systems and ensure data is recorded, reviewed and trended as part of standard work. Communicate effectively during panel to ensure processes are followed and adhered to Focus on and issues and use Problem Follow up tools and 8 step methodology where appropriate.
Skills & Knowledge – All Essential
Experience of
working in a food environment
Strong communication skills
and the ability to influence Strong
attention to detail
Natural coaching ability Qualifications
Microbiology knowledge – Desirable HACCP Level 2 and Basic Food Hygiene – Essential
Title: Sampling Technician
Company: Pilgrims Europe
Location: Attleborough, England, UK
Category: Quality Assurance – QA/QC (Quality Technician/ Inspector, Quality Control / Manager, Food Quality & Safety), Manufacturing / Production
