Product Quality Co-ordinator - Northamptonshire

Job Title: Product Quality Co-ordinator

Location: Long Buckby

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £12.50phr

Role Overview:

The Product Quality Co-ordinator plays a vital role in supporting both operational and quality functions across the business. This includes weighbridge operations, sampling and analysis, documentation, compliance, and coordination with various departments to ensure food safety, quality, and standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities:

Weighbridge & Logistics:

• Operate the weighbridge, including the weighing in/out of vehicles and sampling of loads.
• Liaise with Production Manager and Plant Operatives regarding vehicle loading/unloading.
• Manage public users of the weighbridge, administer appropriate charges, and liaise with the accounts department.
• Ensure all vehicles have correct paperwork when weighing in and out.
• Ensure weighbridge tickets and certificates are completed accurately by all users.
• Conduct sampling and analysis of raw materials and finished products according to customer specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the and all associated equipment.
• Manage the storage, housekeeping, and disposal of samples.
• Update all load analyses daily onto the inhouse system.
• Test for Mycotoxins and input farm sample results into the Grain System.
• Complete finished product release checks and maintain certification as required.
• Conduct daily IQC checks, CCP checks (e.g., ergot), and scale checks.
• Collect and dispatch routine monthly cross-check samples.
• Undertake moisture meter checks for farmers.
• Monitor stores weekly and report issues to QA or Production Manager.

Customer & Internal Coordination:

• Assess raw materials against specifications and liaise with the Grain Trader where necessary.
• Provide product certification tailored to individual customer requirements.
• Assist in the organisation of the harvest rota and supervise temporary staff during harvest periods.

Requirements:

• Essential:
  • Willingness to work flexibly across functions and during harvest periods.
• Desirable (Training Provided):
  • Previous experience in agriculture, grain handling, or laboratory environments.
  • Basic knowledge of Food Hygiene, HACCP, and food safety standards.

Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive and organised
• Good communication skills
• Comfortable working in both office and operational settings
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team