**** ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WITH UK FOOD MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE ****
Job Title: QA Manager
Reporting to: Factory Technical Manager
Direct Reports: 4 Direct Reports with wider team of +30 individuals
Job Purpose:
The QA Manager is expected to set excellent standards and processes, seeking continuous improvement and forming a food safety culture across the site.
Responsibilities of the role:
* Ensure that all objectives and procedures detailed within the Quality Manual System are met and are compliant to BRC Global Standard for Food Safety and Retailer Codes of Practices.
* Ensure corrective actions, root cause analysis, and preventative actions are agreed with the appropriate area managers / supervisors and actioned within the agreed timescale.
* Develop expertise across the site regarding QA processes and constraints, to continuously improve food safety, legality and quality compliance across the site.
* Contribute to and drive the Food Safety Culture and KPI performance of the site.
* Attend, and where appropriate, lead 3rd Party and Customer visits and to ensure that the site is prepared for all known visits and audit ready every day.
* Drive improvements by working with the Operations and Technical team to reduce complaints and other non conformances.
* Complete, where necessary, any appropriate internal audit as directed by the Factory Technical Manager.
* To lead and inspire a successful team, and develop the team through effective objective setting, feedback, support and stretch targets.
* Any other task as reasonably requested by their line manager.
Technical Skills and Expertise:
* Formal qualification in food science/technology. Minimum HNC and ideally degree level.
* Strong understanding of food manufacturing requirements in line with BRC and retail clients COP Tesco and M&S.
* A good understanding of listeria and allergen management.
* Track record of closing out complex Non-conformances meeting the deadline and compliance requirements.
* Experience of working in a Senior QA or Compliance role.
* Previous experience of leading an engaged and high performing team.
The below qualifications would be advantageous:
• HACCP Level 4
• Food Safety Level 4
• Listeria Level 4
• Lead Auditor