Quality Manager / QA Manager/ Quality Assurance Manager
Bristol
£40,000 - 45000 per annum DOE,
My Client an established food manufacturer supplying premium products predominantly to Wholesalers is currently seeking a Quality Manager to join their team. This role will report to the Chief Operating Officer and work alongside the site Technical manager. They will ensure tasks relating to quality, safety and legality are completed by supporting production, carrying out tasks outlined by the quality management system. We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance manager or an ambitious and enthusiastic individual with quality assurance experience within the food industry looking to take the next step in their career.
Areas of responsibility for the Quality Manager:
- Increasing the Technical standards by which the Company operates and supporting the manufacturing standards and seeking to raise them continuously
- Support the technical managers activity ensuring compliance with the site FSQM and any necessary audit standards and legal requirements
- Support factory compliance with FSQMS including managing and organising GMP and fabrication audits
- Support factory compliance with traceability requirements including leading traceability exercises and organising for tests of the system
- Approving and auditing all suppliers and maintain an approved suppliers' database
- To advise management on current, potential or future issues that may affect the business in a timely and effective manner
- Manage and help maintain documents required to support FSQMS
- Manage the control of non-conforming products in the factory
- Manage product labelling within the factory
- Support the production of pack copies and finished product specifications
- Be an active member of the site's HACCP team
- Involvement with FSSC/BRC activities
- Communicate effectively with production managers, supervisors, team leaders and operatives
- Compile KPI data for the technical department on a weekly basis for trend review
- Compile complaint information and support trend analysis
- Arrange microbiological sampling, and analyse trends from results
- Investigate trending issues, one-off concerns or opportunities for improvement through root cause analyses
- Deputise for technical manager as required
Skill set suitable for the Quality Manager:
- Qualified with a Degree or equivalent level qualification or by experience in Food Science or related subject matter
- Previous experience in a supervisory/managerial position
- This role would be the ideal position for someone who has experience of working in technical team within a food manufacturing environment
- HACCP L3/FSL3 trained
- BRC or BRCGS working knowledge of food standard/similar GFSI standard are preferred but not essential
- Possess a good level of communication and attention to detail
- Experience of supporting FSQMS within a food manufacturing environment
- Good problem solving skills and the ability to work to strict timeframes
Benefits for Quality Manager:
- Salary £40-45,000 per annum DOE
- Monday to Friday working 37.5 hours per week on site
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension
- On-site parking
If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today
Key words QA Manager, QS manager, technical supervisor, Technical Team Lead, Tech manager