Overview:
Expac (Preston) Ltd is a British manufacturer of personal care, household care and pet care products. Over the years we have developed a reputation for our flexibility, quality and outstanding service, complemented with a personal touch.
Established in 1980, Expac has a long history in the Manufacturing and Contract Packing industry. As a result, we offer our clients expert knowledge and insights to help them leverage the competitive advantage of their brand.
In 2016, we became part of the GRI Group family. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver great opportunities for our customers, suppliers and employees. These benefits have added enhanced financial strength, wider commercial connections and significant investment in product, manufacturing technology, infrastructure and people together with synergy opportunities related to Expac’s sister companies, Libra Speciality Chemicals and I Love Cosmetics
The Opportunity:
You'll be joining our amazing Quality Department as a Quality Inspector working either a 6am - 2pm or 2pm - 10pm shift. Working within a fast paced environment, with a focus on continuous improvement, right in the heart beat of the business.
The Person:
The ideal candidate must be able to take a logical and process orientated approach to implementing and monitoring the Quality Management System, policies and procedures with an understanding of acceptable quality limits and risk assessments to make decisions and advise factory operatives during the course of production. Must be able to prioritise their workload efficiently and work with other departments including production, supply chain, and commercial on a daily basis.
Job Description
Job Title:QC Inspector
Reports To: Quality Supervisor
Based at: Expac (Preston) Ltd based at Units 1 & 2, Tomlinson Road Leyland, Preston, PR25 2DY
Role Purpose:
To ensure the Company's Quality Management System, GMP, policies and procedures are implemented as daily working practice throughout the manufacturing process from goods in to dispatch of finished goods to produce right first time, safe and legal products conforming to agreed specifications.
Duties/Areas of Responsibility:

• Ensure the daily implementation of the Quality Management System, policies and procedures
• Ensure all product manufactured are safe, legal and to the agreed specification
• Implement and monitor GMP throughout the factory
• Ensure document control is adhered to
• Complete line clearance and in-process adjustments, monitoring in-process checks during production to assist in efficient production
• Undertake equipment calibration, in-process audits, GMP and Glass & Plastic audits
• Support with continuous improvement of the Quality Management System
• Support the production team with operative training
• Provide support during customer visits and accreditation audits
• Submit and control laboratory samples
• Product / sku set up
• Provide support across all areas of the Quality function as and when required

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Previous experience in a similar quality role is desireable
• A level 2 HACCP and Internal Audit qualification would be desirable
• Attention to detail regarding accuracy and precision of all documentation and products
• Understand and demonstrate the importance of commercial awareness
• Excellent verbal written, visual communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact as part of a cross functional team
• Enthusiastic and passionate about learning new skills
• Ability to investigate root cause and suggest corrective/preventative actions
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.39 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Preston, Lancashire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you possess a Level 2 HACCP and Internal Audit qualification?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 06/09/2024
Reference ID: EXP/QC INSP
Expected start date: 14/10/2024