Job Description
CK Group are recruiting for a QA Manager on behalf of a global human and animal nutrition company, to lead the establishment and maintenance of the quality management system, working to ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 standards. This permanent role is based in Kent.
The Role
This key role includes responsibility for monitoring and advising on the performance of the quality management system, producing data and reporting on performance while measuring against set standards to maintain a robust Quality Management System that meets legal requirements. The QA Manager will liaise with staff across the company.
Responsibilities:
* Liaise with managers and staff throughout the organisation to ensure the quality management system is functioning properly.
* Support strategic business goals by planning, directing, and coordinating activities.
* Ensure the FSMS and QMS is established, implemented, maintained and updated.
* Report to the MD on the effectiveness and suitability of the FSMS and QMS as part of being a member of the management team.
* A critical role in effective auditing and audit preparation of Production Processes.
* Approve new suppliers and supplier management and raw material specifications, including proactive management of supplier incidents alongside procurement.
* Provide project support and manage the internal audit system, including internal audits pertaining to company accreditations (FSSC22000, IS09001), GMP, and Glass brittle materials audits.
* Manage customer relationships, including proactive management of complaints, customer liaison, and facilitating corrective actions to sustain customer satisfaction, customer audits and visits as required.
* Support regular review and management of HACCP, TACCP & VACCP and Quality Manual.
* Use Root Cause Analysis (RCA) method of problem solving to identify the root causes of faults or problems.
Your Background
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual with a focus on providing the best possible service. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor / MSc Degree in business studies with a focus on marketing/sales or technological studies with a food focus. Additionally, they should have experience in the Food Science or Food Manufacturing Industry, knowledge and experience of Lead internal or supplier auditing, and familiarity with IS09001 and FSSC22000 or BRC standards & Kosher certification.
Requirements
* Bachelor / MSc Degree in business studies with a focus on marketing/sales or technological studies with a food focus.
* Enthusiastic and hardworking individual with a focus on providing the best possible service.
* High attention to detail in producing a quality output and able to maintain this when under pressure.
* Food Science or Food Manufacturing Industry experience.
* Knowledge and experience of Lead internal or supplier auditing.
* Knowledge and experience of IS09001 and FSSC22000 or BRC standards & Kosher certification.
* Global Food Safety Initiative Certification
* At least level 3 HACCP and Food Safety & Hygiene.
Estimated Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum