Quality Assurance Specialist

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Company: Glen Grant Limited

Job Title: Whisky QA Specialist

Job Location: Glen Grant Distillery

Reports to: Quality Manager

General Description of the Role

The QA Specialist is responsible for assisting the Quality Manager in the implementation and control of Quality Assurance and Control within the site.

Contributes to the compliance with regulatory requirements and those defined in QHSE management systems Global, Regional and Site and related procedures or work instructions in this regard

Mission/Objectives

To provide technical support to enable the QC Department to function effectively, whilst adhering to the Campari Group and Glen Grant QHSE System and Controls

Key Responsibilities and Activities

The main responsibilities of the QA Assistant are:

• Operational Quality Control checks during production of raw materials, dry goods and semi/ finished products
• Preparation of laboratory samples, recording results and archiving.
• Quality Controls checks of incoming goods
• Updating of site QHSE documentation and applicable records

• Operational control and verification of compliance with regulations in the field of QHSE;
• Participation in the of Food Safety Assessment of the Risk Assessment as required by HACCP and ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000
• Investigating, where its able, the measures of prevention and protection to allow the collection of data and indicators relating to QHSE, including all quality related Non Conformances,
• Support the operating procedures and instructions of the site;
• Participation during internal audits and external audits carried out by the certification bodies or by supervisory authorities.

Key Relationships

Internal:

• Quality Manager;
• Production Manager
• Line/Vat Room Lead
• Maintenance Team
• Planner

External:

External supplier,

• Raw material and dry good suppliers
• External Laboratories
• Campari NPD and Quality Functions

Experience Required

• 5-8 years in a Whisky/Food Quality Role
• Laboratory experience
• General quality control related to Food Safety
• Maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment

Education / Professional Qualifications

• Preferred HNC Laboratory Science or equivalent

Skills

Technical

• Knowledge of QHSE regulations and guidelines
• Knowledge of Scottish and UK legislation relative to Food Safety
• Ability to follow technical instructions and specifications

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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