Competitive
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Quality Manager

Posted by Premier Foods .

Company description:

Premier Foods is one of Britain's biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you'll find them in 94% of British households.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

Job description:

ROLE PURPOSE

Premier Analytical Services is an award-winning Food Testing Laboratory, part of the Premier Foods Group Ltd. Our laboratories are at the forefront of innovation within the food industry, and as well as holding UKAS Accreditations, are recognised as a Centre of Excellence.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Manager to join our team in High Wycombe.

Aim: To ensure all requirements of our quality system are met in order to maintain our accreditation status and drive continuous improvement across our business.

Duties

  • Drive the quality culture across the business and ensure a focus on continuous improvement is maintained.
  • Engage with the operational teams to ensure full understanding and compliance to the quality system, supporting with any non conformances as required.
  • Maintain the quality system and ensure suitable methods are used to assess compliance to it.
  • Provide training and support to the business as required
  • Trend and analyse key quality indicators and support necessary actions as necessary
  • Ensure all amendments within ISO 17025 are identified, incorporated into the quality system and rolled out across the business in a timely manner
  • Support all internal and external audits as required
  • Support with customer complaint investigations and close out.
  • Drive improvements to the quality system to streamline and increase efficiency within operations

Key attributes

  • Excellent eye for detail
  • Able to work with and analyse data
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Logical approach to problem solving
  • Team player