Quality Assessor - Raw Materials

Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods.

Kepak St. Merryn in Merthyr Tydfil has combined beef and lamb processing and packing facilities. We offer beef and lamb products ranging from retail ready cuts for butchers’ counters to branded packaged meat, all as part of our service; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

This position is 3 days on 3 days off - permanent, full time.

Requirements:
• To conduct real-time inspections of incoming raw materials and the impact through to finished product, ensuring compliance with specifications and triggering NCRs where necessary.
• Collating evidence to share clear & concise information with suppliers to drive understanding, NC reduction and spec adherence.
• Communicate, Review & hold suppliers accountable for effective NC close outs, driving effective continuous improvement.
• Deliver effective communication and training to all team members, to ensure effective internal reporting, compliance reporting of raw material & facilitation of cost recovery where relevant.
• Ensure adherence to company health, safety and wellbeing policies, contributing to a safe and supportive working environment.
• Perform just in time inspections prior to processing
• Verify product codes, supplier codes, dates and physical attribute
• Record inspection data digitally or on inspection sheets

Role Deliverables

• Effectively inspect & assess raw material standards & compliance to spec in a proactive and effective manner
• Active presence online to assess standards throughout the shift.
• Highlight & effectively document deviation to spec
• Delivery detailed NCR for suppliers to resolve issues
• Report to enable effective cost recovery
• Chase & close NCR raised

Role Qualifications and Skills

· Experience in food quality inspection, preferably in meat processing.

· Attention to detail and ability to follow defined protocols.

· Comfortable using digital tools and inspection systems.

· Strong communication and teamwork skills.

· Experience in assisting with audits and liaising with external stakeholders including customers, auditors and regulatory authorities.

· Experience in quality management systems within food manufacturing

Benefits:
• Company Pension
• Training and Development
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day
• Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.