Senior Quality Manager
Leeds
£60-65k + Excellent package (inc. Car, Bonus & Healthcare)
Are you a Quality systems specialist?
Know your way around BRC, ISO9001 & 14001?
Want to work for an industry leading business, who deal with some of the world's most recognised brands?
Reed Food & FMCG are partnering with this FMCG superpower to find a Senior Quality Manager – could this be the right role for your next move?
Job Summary:
- Maintain top quality standards (ISO9001, FSC, PEFC, ISO14001, BRC).
- Ensure packaging meets food contact regulations.
- Lead the charge on Integrated Management System for top-tier manufacturing.
- Be the primary Quality contact for the site.
Key Duties:
- Handle Quality inquiries as part of the Senior team.
- Stay updated on regulations and contribute technical knowledge to customer queries.
- Lead the HARA Plan.
- Manage Quality Department operations.
- Conduct internal and external Quality/Hygiene Audits.
- Oversee the Quality team, ensuring performance is regularly reviewed.
- Maintain Quality documentation for the Management system.
- Investigate complaints through root cause analysis.
- Report findings and solutions to the Management Team.
- Foster good relationships across departments.
- Promote a Quality Culture and maintain Quality Control equipment.
- Oversee daily Quality assurance activities.
- Compile and report Quality metrics.
- Seek ways to enhance product consistency and reduce failures.
- Manage documents of conformity for key customers.
- Communicate with suppliers, research facilities, and labs.
- Perform additional duties as directed by Senior Managers.
Performance Goals:
- Achieve high scores in Quality & Hygiene Audits.
- Enhance performance in accreditation audits.
- Streamline processes and reduce Quality Complaints.
- Cut non-quality costs and improve Customer Satisfaction.
- Meet monthly European targets.
Qualifications:
- Degree in food chemistry or related field.
- Experience with food contact materials regulations.
- Familiarity with migration reports and risk assessment is beneficial.
- Proficient in English and able to work independently.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in a similar role within a packaging manufacturing business.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Interpersonal Qualities:
- Strong work ethic and ability to adapt.
- Good time management and attention to detail.
- Open to change and able to handle a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude.
If you're ready to take on this role and drive quality forward, we'd love to hear from you!
Benefits Include: Company car, Pension, Healthcare and Bonus
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