Quality Assurance Technician

The Opportunity This is a hands-on QA role within a high-volume food manufacturing site operating 24/7. You’ll be part of a shift-based team responsible for maintaining standards across production during both day and night operations. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, around-the-clock environment and is comfortable taking responsibility when management presence is lower on nights. What You’ll Be Doing * Conducting factory floor audits, quality checks, and hygiene inspections * Monitoring and verifying Critical Control Points (CCPs) * Ensuring full compliance with HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards * Supporting BRC / audit readiness and traceability processes * Working closely with production teams to identify and prevent issues in real time * Escalating non-conformances and ensuring corrective actions are followed through * Maintaining accurate, audit-ready documentation at all times What We’re Looking For * Experience in a food manufacturing environment (essential) * HACCP Level 3 (essential) * Food Safety Level 3 (essential) * Strong understanding of GMP, hygiene, and compliance standards * Highly organised with strong attention to detail * Confident working independently, especially on night shifts * Able to challenge and influence production teams when standards slip * A genuine go-getter attitude – proactive, accountable, and solutions-focused * Comfortable working 12-hour shifts on a Panama pattern Why This Role? * Exposure to a fully operational 24/7 manufacturing environment * Opportunity to build strong experience across both day and night operations * A role with real responsibility — not just ticking boxes * Clear expectations, structured processes, and a team that values quality Shift Pattern (Panama) * 2 days on * 2 days off * 3 days on * 2 days off * 2 days on * 3 days off (Rotating between days and nights) Next Steps If you’re a QA Technician who can handle pace, take ownership on shift, and keep standards high when it matters most — this is a strong opportunity to step into a serious manufacturing environment