Quality Systems Lead

Role Overview

• Leading by example and encouraging correct behaviours
• Challenging co-workers who are not working safely
• Utilising and promoting the use of the near miss system
• Carrying out and promoting the use of behavioural audits
• Lead the site HARA team
• Be the Product Safety Champion engaging with the central product safety team and keeping all compliance documentation up to date
• Be the site expert for all product safety questions and queries from customers and internal stakeholders
• Lead investigations into product safety issues on materials used in AF Cumbria
• Investigation of relevant internal or customer faults either raised by or reported to the site
• Feeding back to customers and/or central functions on complaint investigations and ensuring communication with key stakeholders is maintained
• Ensure CAPA work is completed and effective to resolve defects in the process or system
• Carry out internal auditing and GMP checks around the site and with suppliers where necessary
• Support the continued upskilling of the site operational team with guidance and training on hygiene standards and guided audits
• Create, edit and maintain, as needed, the documents that make up the site Quality Management System, ensuring that changes are communicated to the relevant functions on site
• Manage the internal audit system and other compliance obligations as described by the BRCGS and AIB standards
• Roll out any group led initiatives, in the form of blueprints, to ensure that the site is aligned with Amcor corporate activities
• Be the point of contact and lead for Quality and Hygiene external certification audits, arranging the audit in a timely fashion to ensure certifications are kept up to date
• Ensure any CAPA evidence is provided to certification bodies
• Manage the Quality Specialist who will report directly to the Quality Systems Lead.

Requirements

• Experience working for at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment within a Quality role
• Experienced in leading certification and/or customer audits
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Good organisational, communication and networking skills
• Experience in dealing with customers and external stakeholders
• Strong IT skills using all Microsoft office based systems
• Educated to degree level in a STEM subject
• Formal auditing qualification (lead assessor preferred)
• Level 4 HACCP or equivalent
• Knowledge of packaging manufacturing especially flexographic printing, extrusion lamination, blown extrusion and slitting would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Health and safety guidelines
• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development