QA Manager
* Annual Salary: up to 50,000 per annum, depending on experience
* Location: North Wales
* Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a QA Manager to oversee our Quality and Compliance. This role is crucial as the gatekeeper of product quality and champion of factory visit-ready status. You will lead the Quality Assurance team and ensure the delivery of QA outputs and activities, including complaint investigations and taste panel regimes.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Lead the Quality Assurance team, fostering team development and succession planning.
* Coordinate and deliver technical training, including metal detector, allergen, and labelling training.
* Support the achievement and maintenance of A grade BRCGS, assisting with preparation and coordination.
* Drive factory visit-ready status and coordinate corrective action reports from external audits.
* Manage the internal audit schedule, ensuring completion and effective closure of non-conformances.
* Serve as a HACCP Team Member/Deputy Lead and participate in TACCP/VACCP teams.
* Coordinate mock recalls and complaint investigations, ensuring timely resolution.
* Drive product quality and food safety through GMP auditing and trend reduction.
* Liaise with NPD and attend meetings to represent the QA function.
* Implement procedural documentation and conduct factory training as needed.
* Attend customer quality panels and technical handovers.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar technical role within the food industry.
* High level of accuracy and excellent administrative skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with food hygiene and HACCP qualifications.
* Knowledge of retailer Codes of Practice (e.g., Tesco, Sainsbury's, CO-OP) is desirable.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to motivate a team.
* Strong time management skills and the initiative to complete tasks effectively.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* Supportive and dynamic work environment.
To apply for this QA Manager position, please do apply at your earliest convenience to be considered for an immediate interview.
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