THE BUSINESS
Our client serves the plastics industry from their Newcastle location. They have a diverse portfolio of products and have gained national recognition for quality at competitive pricing, supplying major blue-chip companies and stocking many household brands.
They are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager, with a background in food hygiene standards (BRC) and HACCP training. The organisation currently has an £8.5M turnover and is on target to grow to a £10M turnover by next year, dedicated to investing in all areas of the business.
This is a leadership role. They are looking for someone who can nurture and develop the existing quality team, introducing modern approaches to a successful, yet traditional business. A proven manager, with the confidence to implement system improvements and tangible product quality improvement.
They are a 24/5 high-volume manufacturer, producing various packaging and hold an AA grade in accordance with BRCGS Packaging Materials (issue 6). The Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager will play a pivotal role in developing a collaborative food safety and quality culture within the company, being the driving force in maintaining, monitoring, measuring, and enforcing internal and external systems.
The Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager must be a good and timely communicator, dedicated to continuous improvement, driving excellence, and enhancing customer confidence and satisfaction.
THE ROLE
* Provide leadership and direction to the QA/QC team, promoting continuous improvement in all aspects of our practices.
* Responsible for a team consisting of a Quality Manager and 3 QC/Inspectors delivering all soft “HR” tasks.
* Working to help establish a continuous improvement culture.
* Develop and mentor the quality team.
* Lead HACCP initiatives and ensure compliance with our systems.
* Be the customers' direct point of contact for any quality and compliance issues, managing complaints effectively and preventing reoccurrence.
* Ensure production compliance with customer specifications and good manufacturing practices (GMP).
* Process NCRs, conduct root cause analysis, and implement improvements.
* Oversee audit programs performed by the quality team.
* Own trends, measure, and report internal and customer KPIs.
* Drive activities to improve year-on-year KPIs related to quality and compliance.
THE PERSON
* 5 years minimum experience in a quality and compliance managerial role.
* Leadership and management skills.
* Strong knowledge of BRC compliance and audits.
* HACCP Level 3 qualification and experience in packing materials quality systems.
* Experience in FMCG or a similar environment, with team management experience.
TO APPLY
Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply directly by calling Westray Recruitment Group.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Quality Assurance
* Industries: Engineering Services and Manufacturing
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