At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to develop and implement quality assurance policies and conduct inspections.
- Company: Be part of CooperVision, a friendly and inventive company that values diversity.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, healthcare cover, and a wellness platform for mental health support.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in quality assurance while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: One year of quality assurance experience or two years in the contact lens industry.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
LOCATION: Mount Park site in Southampton
WORKING HOURS: Blue Shift (7am to 7pm, 4 on 4 off)
What will you be doing
We have an exciting internal opportunity for a Quality Assurance Assessor to join our Quality Assurance Team. This is a great role where you will be developing and implementing quality assurance policies, conducting tests and inspections, identifying production, process, or product issues, and presenting solutions. You will work as part of the team to monitor all areas of the Company's Quality System to ensure employees are working according to documented procedures and requirements as well as continuous improvement and implementation of existing or new procedures, processes or systems.
Essential responsibilities
- Performance of Process Audits, working mainly in a packaging and distribution environment on a continuous rolling basis checking:
- Compliance to documented procedures / requirements, documentation is relevant and correct, changes or deviations to products, processes or procedures are not made without authorisation and maintaining GMP awareness within Delta Park & Mount Park and ensuring compliance to documented procedures
- Undertake assessments in conjunction with the QA Coordinator/Team Leader to develop an understanding of critical activities and identify potential problem areas within Delta Park & Mount Park
- Record QA findings / observations, discuss and make recommendations to appropriate personnel / QA management
- Release of product and final product acceptance
- Perform trend analysis using Agile and different data sets
- Customer complaint handling and root cause analysis
- Assist in the validation of new products, processes and components
- Be responsible for quality issues with cross functional coordination requirements
- Lead or participate in multi-discipline teams engaged in quality projects and / or investigations
- Dealing with complex shipment report within the Lot Blocking Process in the eQMS and preparing data for QA Management
What are we looking for
- One years quality assurance experience and/or two years’ experience of working in the contact lens industry (manufacturing or distribution centre)
- An understanding of Quality Assurance
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Experience of using an eQMS
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Outlook)
- Report writing
- Be flexible and have own transport as occasional travel to our Southampton Mount Park site will be required
- Full UK driving licence is desirable
What We Offer
You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!
If you like what you see, take the first step towards your brighter future and apply today. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.
What Is Important To Us
Our four values define and underpin our unique culture; we are dedicated, we are inventive, we are friendly, and we are partners. Becoming part of the CooperVision family means joining a friendly team that’s open, flexible, and respectful of each other’s differences, working together to achieve something amazing. Recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of employees is core to our success. It helps bring different perspectives, diverse conversations, and new ideas to the table, all of which are incredibly valuable. At CooperVision we celebrate, not only our company success, but we celebrate who we all are individually, and we embrace diversity. We support and we encourage you to bring your full self and not just part of you. We are committed to each individual and we look forward to a Brighter Future together.
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Quality Assurance Assessor (3 Month Secondment) employer: CooperVision
CooperVision is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture at our Mount Park site in Southampton. We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, all while encouraging a diverse workforce that values collaboration and innovation. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that celebrates individuality and works together towards a brighter future.
