Senior Intake QA

Company: Willowbrook Foods
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Location: Newtownards
Job Description:

Verify required documentation and supporting information against specifications, purchase orders. Perform quality inspections on incoming raw materials, ingredients and packaging.

? Identify errors, or inconsistencies and coordinate corrections.

? Escalate complex or high-risk issues to appropriate teams.

? Maintain accurate records of QA findings and trends.

Check product condition, labelling, packaging Integrity/ pallets / crates, temperature and shelf life.

? Monitor quality metrics and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

? Provide feedback and coaching to intake staff where appropriate.

? Ensure compliance with Food Safety regulatory, contractual, and company requirements.

? Assist with process documentation and updates to QA procedures.

Collect and assess samples for testing as required.

Identify and quarantine non-conforming materials.

Raise non conformance reports and communicate issues to suppliers.

Assist with investigations and corrective actions.

Monitor/trend supplier performance and reoccurring quality issues.

Conduct other QA duties as when necessary i.e. GMP Audits/ Label checks.

Required Skills & Experience

? Previous experience in food manufacturing, food quality assurance or food safety role.

? Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong attention to detail and record keeping skills.

? Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

? Ability to work with high volumes of information while maintaining quality standards.

? Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

? Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

? Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

? Experience in Food Industry- within QA/ Technical/Production Supervisory.

? Knowledge of QA methodologies and audit processes.

? Experience using quality monitoring tools and reporting systems.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

? Quality accuracy rate.

? Number of intake errors identified and prevented.

? Process improvement contributions.

Skills:attention to detail team player Decision Making Food Safety Communication Skills reilable

Benefits:Transport possibly provided

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Posted: July 13th, 2026