Job Title: QA Manager
A leading business in the food industry, with a strong commitment to investing in its operations, seeks a highly skilled Technical Team member to fill the position of QA Manager.
This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, safe, and compliant products, and take pride in making a tangible impact on the organization.
The QA Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that the company's standards meet all compliance, quality, and food safety benchmarks, thereby safeguarding public health and maintaining consumer trust.
In this pivotal role, the QA Manager will oversee the quality assurance and auditing processes for the food manufacturing operations, maintain and enhance the Quality Management System (QMS), and lead the QA team. Key responsibilities include:
Key Responsibilities:
* Quality Assurance Management: Oversee daily quality assurance operations, ensuring all production meets company and regulatory and food safety standards.
* Audit Leadership: Lead and prepare for BRC, HACCP, GMP and other third-party audits, ensuring full compliance with industry standards.
* Team Leadership: Manage, coach, and develop a team of QA professionals, fostering a high-performance and collaborative environment.
* Quality Management System (QMS): Maintain and continuously improve the QMS, ensuring it aligns with internal and external requirements and best practices.
* Complaints and Investigations: Lead investigations for quality-related complaints and non-conformances, working cross-functionally to implement corrective and preventive actions.
* Risk Assessments and HACCP: Oversee and lead HACCP plans, ensuring food safety hazards are effectively managed across production lines.
* Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within QA and auditing functions, enhancing efficiency, quality, and safety.
To succeed in this challenging role, candidates should possess:
Requirements:
* Proven experience in a Quality Assurance or similar role within food manufacturing.
* Strong understanding of BRC, HACCP, and quality management systems.
* Excellent knowledge of food safety regulations and industry standards.
* Demonstrated team management and leadership skills.
* Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a proactive approach to quality issues.
* Strong communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
Estimated Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.