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Who are we, and what do we do?
Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country's major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door - meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions.
A little about our Wednesbury site:
Our advanced manufacturing site in Wednesbury, West Midlands, is our newest advanced manufacturing site, and we've invested around £4.7 million into state-of-the-art facilities.
Our Wednesbury site is a flagship Added Value centre for Avara, which employs over 150 talented individuals at the site, who help to supply some of the UK's largest supermarkets and popular restaurants!
About the Role:
Are you passionate about product safety and quality? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in quality management?
As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in quality across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated QA Manager to join our team, based at our Wednesbury site. The role is predominantly office-based; however, some time in the factory will also be required. As a QA Manager you'll be Monday to Friday 16:00 - 01:00.
What will you be doing as a QA Manager at Avara?
As a QA Manager, you'll manage the QA team to help ensure product quality, legality, and safety whilst meeting customer specifications within a fast-paced short shelf-life environment.
What will your key responsibilities as a QA Manager include?
* Ensure QA's are managed effectively and appropriately, including performance assessments and continuous development.
* Collaborate with all functions required on a daily basis: production, engineers, HR, hygiene, etc.
* Ensure procedures are detailed within the Quality Management System, HACCP, and Food Defence are in place and actively adhered to in the factory.
* Ensure all tasks are completed by the Technical Team and any non-conformances are identified and actioned.
* Ensure all validation and verification are completed by the team.
* Liaise with the production team to deliver products that meet customer specifications.
* Coordinate the investigation of customer complaints of a technical nature and ensure findings and action plans are completed and communicated both internally and externally.
* Provide support to the Technical NPD coordinator and production to ensure that new or changed products, processes, and packaging are effectively introduced.
* Manage external service providers (e.g., Pest control and laboratory).
* Work closely with HR to ensure disciplinary, grievance, and absence procedures are followed.
* Member of the HACCP and Food Defence team.
* Support the implementation of a robust food safety culture on site and quality initiatives.
* Internal Auditing QMS.
* Lead 3rd party audits and customer visits.
What you'll need to be successful:
* Relevant scientific or food-related qualifications (degree desirable).
* A practical working knowledge of BRCGS and retailer requirements.
* Experience working with major retailers, including leading audits.
* HACCP and Food safety qualifications.
* Internal auditing training.
* Basic understanding of microbiology and potential consequences to food safety and quality.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders of all levels.
The benefits of working for Avara Foods:
As a QA Manager, you will enjoy a secure, supportive, and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that include the following:
* From £32,000 per annum.
* Additional shift allowance.
* 31 days holiday allowance.
* 6% pension.
* Life assurance/insurance.
* Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well-known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets.
* Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments.
* Free staff parking.
What happens after you apply for this role?
After you've applied, you'll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing team member to discuss your application and CV further. There'll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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