Production; Quality Control

Purpose of the position

Ensuring production quality standards are met & maintained - performing inspections, identifying defects and advising on corrective actions. While managing the flow of materials to Production, ensuring quality products are delivered to consumers on time, minimising waste and rework, where possible.

Day-to-day operations

• In-Process Quality Control: Monitoring production processes to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and identifying defects early, rather than just at the end.
• Final Inspection: Performing final checks on finished products for functionality, safety, appearance, and packaging compliance before they are released to the store for shipment. 
• Non-Conformance Management: Identifying, documenting, and isolating (quarantining) defective products to prevent them from being shipped, and initiating root cause analysis.
• Calibration and Documentation: Maintaining and calibrating measuring equipment and keeping accurate records of tests to ensure traceability.
• Process Improvement Feedback: Communicating with production teams to fix issues at the source, rather than simply reacting to defects. 
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.

Principal responsibilities

Inspecting, testing, and verifying that raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products meet specifications and quality standards.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Previous experience of factory production work as well as quality inspection using typical measuring equipment.
• Good attention to detail and a logical, methodical approach ensuring accurate measurements and figures.

Desirable

• Understanding of ISO 9001 (ISO 14001). 

SPECIALIST SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Computer literate – MS365
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisation skills with a practical & proactive approach to quality
• Confident communicator with the ability to identify and escalate quality issues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Eager to learn and contribute to continuous improvement

OTHER

• Have a current full driving licence 
• Must have full access to transport to, from and during work

Location:          Lakenheath factory (Suffolk)
Job Type:          Full time (40 hours per week) or Part time (would be considered)
Benefits:           25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) | Pension Scheme & Healthcare (after 3-mth probation) 

If the above sounds of interest, please send through your application to include; covering letter, CV and salary expectations to careers@visionarch.co.uk