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Bardon
Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Description

Contractual Arrangements:

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Last revision date: December 2023

Department: Quality assurance

Location:  Bardon, Coalville

Weekly working hours: 40

Contract type:  Permanent

Responsible to:General Manager

Responsible for: QA Team

Job Purpose:

To coordinate all activities within the QA function. To ensure the company meets its obligations to handle products in a legal and safe manner to a quality that meets or exceeds customer expectations. To co-ordinate the Company functions in order to meet the requirements of the BRC Global Standards for Storage and Distribution.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

Implementation of maintenance and monitoring of QA systems across the Company including all systems prerequisite to HACCP. (i.e. cleaning, disinfection, integrated pest management, hygiene supplier approval, traceability and recall, temperature control).

To ensure compliance with the requirements of the BRC Global Standards for Storage and Distribution.   

Investigation of any Company Quality systems failures and non-conforming products, with implementation of appropriate corrective and preventative actions.

Lead role in Company HACCP team.

Implementation, maintenance and monitoring of Documents Control systems within the Company alongside the Process and Systems Controller.

Liaison with customer and Supplier technical departments.

Liaison with external experts and associations in the field of Food Safety and Health & Safety.

Constant evaluation of company systems and procedures to ensure that we maintain and where possible improve SLA for all customers.

The control and verification of monitoring device accuracy (including temperature probes)

To encompass the role of traceability and product recall in line with company systems and procedures.

Effective cost control of all suppliers and services (waste management, cleaning companies, first aid/protective clothing supplies, laboratories, charity sales etc.)

Direct supervision and management of QA team (Daily Operations, Internal Auditing, Document Control, Chilled Contract Packing and Distress Load management).

Responsibility for the development of QA department and direct reports.

Direct liaison with Process and systems controller.

Provision of internal training and assessments as appropriate.

Development and coordination of Quality objectives for the QA department in line with the company strategic plans.

Review of company quality documentations to ensure compliance with company standards and ensure its accurate storage and retrieval.

Generic Responsibilities:

To participate fully in the Company’s Personal Performance and Development process and to undertake training and development relevant to your job.

To contribute to the development of a respectful and mutually supportive working environment in accordance with our values.

Support the team to monitor and control the use of resource in a cost effective manner.

Encourage team members to develop and learn, ensuring the team are trained in respective areas to enhance the flexibility of the company.  

Build working relationships with colleagues both within the department and throughout the company.

To comply with all Oakland policies and procedures, especially your own duty of take care towards your own personal health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. 

To support the company in helping to maintain the product, safety, quality, legality and integrity of our food safety culture.

Financial Responsibilities:

N/A

Other:

This job description describes the main responsibilities of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes.

The job description is not intended to cover in detail all the tasks required of the post.  The post-holder will be required to carry out other associated duties necessary to provide an effective service and deliver the key areas of responsibility. These duties will not be unreasonable and will be appropriate to this level of post.

Our Vision: A Responsible Family Enterprise That Shares Focus on Delivering Sustainable Growth Through Partnerships, Collaboration & Innovation with an Environmental & Social Conscience.

Our Mission: Working Together to Deliver Solutions That Make A Difference

Person Specification

Job Title

Quality Assurance Manager

Last Revision Date:

December 2023

Education / Qualifications / Licences:

Essential

Qualified in HACCP Principles with a good working knowledge of the codex Alimentarius approach.

Qualified to (or working towards) Advanced level 4 in food safety requirements.

Trained and experienced in internal and external auditing and factory standards. 

Assessed By

Application Form / CV

Skills / Abilities / Knowledge / Experience:

Essential

Numeracy and literacy skills

 Confident user in Microsoft applications including Word and Excel at an intermediate level.

Previous leadership experience in a similar role.

Ability to delegate

Desirable

Previous experience using Proteus software.

Assessed By

CV / Application Form

Maths Test

Interview

Behaviour / Attitude:

Essential

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written.

Excellent interpersonal skills

Assessed By

Interview

Core Competency Framework: Other:

This person specification describes the main requirements of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes.

Job Features

Job CategoryOffice, Warehouse
Department:Warehouse
Weekly working hours:40
Salary£40,000
Responsible to:General Manager
Responsible for:QA Team
Authorised byKH

To coordinate all activities within the QA function. To ensure the company meets its obligations to handle products in a legal and safe manner to a quality that meets or exceeds customer expectations....

Permanent
Bardon
Posted 1 month ago

Job Description

Contractual Arrangements:

Job Title:  Customer Service Administrator

Last revision date: 2024

Department: Consolidation

Location:  Bardon, Coalville

Weekly working hours: 40 hours per week 8am to 5pm

Contract type: Permanent

Responsible to:Customer Relations Manager

Responsible for: N/A

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Customer Relations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring excellent communication exists between Oakland and the customer along with resolving and responding to customer queries received.  You will proactively build and develop relationships with existing clients.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

Build and maintain excellent customer relationships

Liaise with clients to inform them of any non-compliance to Oakland’s procedures and end destinations.

Review system adjustments and ensure that investigations take place as required

Pass  customer claims to Claims Department to be logged

To provide help and advice to clients, using our services, over the telephone, by email or face-to-face.

To investigate and solve clients’ problems and queries.

To create, maintain and enhance effective working relationship with peers and work colleagues, both within the department and throughout the company

To control and manage the E-docs software for your allocated zone of customers.

 

Generic Responsibilities:

To participate fully in the Company’s Personal Performance and Development process and to undertake training and development relevant to your job.

To contribute to the development of a respectful and mutually supportive working environment in accordance with our values.

Support the team to monitor and control the use of resource in a cost effective manner.

Encourage team members to develop and learn, ensuring the team are trained in respective areas to enhance the flexibility of the company.  

Build working relationships with colleagues both within the department and throughout the company.

To comply with all Oakland policies and procedures, especially your own duty of take care towards your own personal health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. 

To support the company in helping to maintain the product, safety, quality, legality and integrity of our food safety culture.

Financial Responsibilities: Other:

This job description describes the main responsibilities of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes.

 

The job description is not intended to cover in detail all the tasks required of the post.  The post-holder will be required to carry out other associated duties necessary to provide an effective service and deliver the key areas of responsibility. These duties will not be unreasonable and will be appropriate to this level of post.

Our Vision: A Responsible Family Enterprise That Shares Focus on Delivering Sustainable Growth Through Partnerships, Collaboration & Innovation with an Environmental & Social Conscience.

Our Mission: Working Together to Deliver Solutions That Make A Difference

Person Specification

Job Title

Customer Service Administrator

Last Revision Date:

2024

Education / Qualifications / Licences:

Desirable

GCSE level or equivalent in a relevant subject (i.e. Business Administration / IT)

Assessed By

Application Form / CV

Skills / Abilities / Knowledge / Experience:

Essential

Analytical skills with strong attention to detail

Confident telephone manner

Confident use of MS Office packages including Excel and Word

Strong organisational skills

Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written)

Numeracy skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Previous experience of working in a customer service and operational role

Assessed By

CV / Application Form

Interview

Behaviour / Attitude:

Essential

Flexible to work additional hours required to accommodate the needs of the business

Good team player

Resilient, an ability to stand up to challenging customers, as well as manage the conflicting requests from different departments within Oakland International

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivated and able to work to deadline

Excellent communication skills

Well-developed interpersonal skills

Demonstrates emotional intelligence

Assessed By

Interview

Core Competency Framework: Other:

This person specification describes the main requirements of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes.

Job Features

Job CategoryOffice, Warehouse
Weekly working hours:40
Salary£25,000 per annum
Responsible to:Customer Relations Manager
Responsible for:n/a
Authorised byKH

Reporting to the Customer Relations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring excellent communication exists between Oakland and the customer along with resolving and responding to customer querie...

Permanent
Bardon, Corby, Redditch
Posted 3 months ago

Job Description

Contractual Arrangements:

Job Title:  Warehouse Operative

Last revision date: December 2023

Department: Operations 

Location:  Bardon, Redditch, Corby

Weekly working hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Responsible to: Shift Supervisor/Operations Manager

Job Purpose:

To support the warehouse operation with picking, goods in and dispatch in a timely manner to our customers following all relevant company procedures and adhering to company policies.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

Picking customer orders in a timely manner and to the specification required.

Working with the goods in team and dispatching to the correct orders.

Required to work on WMS using RF terminals.

Follow clean as you go policy, so housekeeping is kept to the required standards.

Think safety first at all times, ensuring you report all near misses and hazards.

Ensure all consolidated pallets are correct height and in safe condition.

All pallets are consolidated to their maximum.

Ensure correct dress code (PPE) is worn at all times.

Working in line with the global BRCGS standards throughout the operation.

Using MHE as required to complete daily tasks, in line with training provided.

Generic Responsibilities:

To participate fully in the Company’s Personal Performance and Development process and to undertake training and development relevant to your job.

To contribute to the development of a respectful and mutually supportive working environment in accordance with our values.

Support the team to monitor and control the use of resource in a cost-effective manner.

Encourage team members to develop and learn, ensuring the team are trained in respective areas to enhance the flexibility of the company.  

Build working relationships with colleagues both within the department and throughout the company.

To comply with all Oakland policies and procedures, especially your own duty of take care towards your own personal health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. 

To support the company in helping to maintain the product, safety, quality, legality and integrity of our food safety culture.

Financial Responsibilities: Other:

This job description describes the main responsibilities of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post, but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes.

 

The job description is not intended to cover in detail all the tasks required of the post.  The post-holder will be required to carry out other associated duties necessary to provide an effective service and deliver the key areas of responsibility. These duties will not be unreasonable and will be appropriate to this level of post.

Our Vision: A Responsible Family Enterprise That Shares Focus on Delivering Sustainable Growth Through Partnerships, Collaboration & Innovation with an Environmental & Social Conscience.

Our Mission: Working Together to Deliver Solutions That Make A Difference

Person Specification

Job Title Last Revision Date: Education / Qualifications / Licences: Skills / Abilities / Knowledge / Experience: Behaviour / Attitude: Core Competency Framework: Other:

Job Features

Job CategoryWarehouse
Department:Warehouse
Weekly working hours:Full time
SalaryFrom £10.50 per hour
Responsible to:Shift Manager/ Operations Manager
Date of revision:December 2023
Authorised byKH

Job Purpose: To support the warehouse operation with picking, goods in and dispatch in a timely manner to our customers following all relevant company procedures and adhering to company policies.

Contract, Part time, Permanent
Bardon, Corby, Redditch
Posted 3 years ago

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Our employees are key to the success of our business. Every person plays an important part in ensuring that the customer’s needs are met at every opportunity.

We actively encourage and support creativity and personal development. We seek to find better ways of doing things and continue to do what we are doing well. We are extremely keen for our people to fulfil their potential and progress with their careers. We strongly promote a policy of equal employment opportunity.

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