Quality Inspector - Industrial
Job Location: Halstead, Essex, United Kingdom
Company Description
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
Diversity Statement
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
About the Role:
Ferrero is actively seeking a Quality Inspector who will be essential in ensuring that our production unit complies with the quality standards set forth by Group Quality. In this role, you will oversee various production processes to ensure they meet our strict specifications and you will also propose initiatives aimed at continuous improvement. Additionally, you will be involved in training employees to help achieve our quality objectives and will vigilantly monitor the production auto-control system to quickly resolve any emerging issues.
Hours: 7:30 - 4:30 Monday to Friday
Main Responsibilities:
As a Quality Inspector at Ferrero, your role is crucial in maintaining the highest quality standards within our production environment. Your responsibilities are both diverse and critical, focusing primarily on upholding product integrity and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Your core duties involve conducting detailed internal checks that cover areas such as hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). You are responsible for maintaining rigorous audit schedules that support the consistent application of these quality standards throughout our operations. Hygiene is paramount, and you will ensure that our factory premises adhere to the strictest hygiene standards in accordance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.
Furthermore, you will conduct audits on critical aspects of production including allergen control, Critical Control Points (CCPs), and recipe control, to ensure strict compliance with established standards and specifications. This vigilant oversight is essential to safeguarding the quality of our products. Additionally, you will oversee the monitoring of documentation related to traceability, batching, product labels, and printing, ensuring all information is accurate and complete to support seamless production processes.
In instances of food safety and quality issues, you will serve as a reliable support system for both the production team and Quality Management. This includes assisting in laboratory analyses and facilitating the implementation of necessary corrective actions swiftly to address any deficiencies identified. Your collaboration with production staff is key to the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of quality standards, ensuring that our products consistently meet all required criteria for excellence. You will also manage quarantined goods efficiently and participate actively in both internal and external audits.
An additional responsibility includes conducting swabs as part of our environmental monitoring program to ensure continued adherence to safety protocols. In summary, your role as a Quality Inspector is vital to ensuring the integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement of our quality standards within the production environment. Your efforts are crucial in safeguarding our reputation and ensuring customer satisfaction, thereby playing an indispensable role in the success of our operations.
Who we are looking for:
We are on the lookout for an exceptionally motivated individual who boasts superb organizational skills and the capacity to manage priorities efficiently. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a quality-focused role and demonstrate strong numerical abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must-have, along with the ability to perform optimally under pressure while ensuring meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
If you have a passion for upholding quality standards and excel in dynamic, fast-paced settings, we invite you to apply for this position. Your dedication and skills could be the perfect fit for our team.
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.