Quality Assurance Coordinator

Description:

Location: Keighley, Bradford

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 per annum + Annual Bonus, Company Profit Share scheme, Private Medical, Generous Pension and Life Insurance scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays

Shirley Parsons have been retained to partner with a highly respected, family-owned UK brewery, based in West Yorkshire, producing high-quality, nationally renowned ales with a long-standing heritage of award-winning products.

This is a permanent role, working 40 hours per week (early finish on a Friday), reporting to the QA & Food Safety Manager.

QA Coordinator Responsibilities

* Coordinate and support the maintenance and implementation of the BRCGS Food Safety Standard, BFBI and Vegan certification requirements.

* Monitor and verify Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) across brewing, racking and distribution operations.

* Review production and quality records for accuracy, completeness and compliance.

* Place products on hold or initiate corrective action where food safety, legality or quality standards are not met.

* Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality records in line with, site, legal and BRCGS requirements.

* Maintain document control systems, including SOPs, work instructions and associated records.

* Ensure traceability records are complete and support mass balance exercises.

* Conduct or support hygiene inspections and ensure follow-up actions are completed.

QA Coordinator – Skills & Attributes

Desirable

* 2+ years’ experience within a food or beverage manufacturing or general manufacturing

* Experience as an active HACCP team member

* Knowledge of food safety auditing (relevant qualifications desirable)

* Familiarity with BRCGS standards (advantageous)

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office for data recording, analysis, and documentation

* Strong attention to detail and accuracy

* Methodical and organised approach to work

* Ability to manage and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment