QA Manager

Glanbia plc; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

GPN - Middlesbrough

QA Manager

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey!

Glanbia is a global nutrition company, grounded in science and nature and dedicated to providing better nutrition for every step of life’s journey. The company takes pure and clean ingredients including milk, whey and grains and using expert knowledge and capabilities produces high quality nutritional ingredients and branded consumer products for customers and consumers worldwide.

GPN’s brand portfolio consists of – Optimum Nutrition, BSN, Isopure, Think!, Nutramino ABB, Body & Fit, Amazing Grass and SlimFast, each with its own brand essence. GPN manufactures and markets the full range of performance nutrition and lifestyle products including protein, pre-workout, muscle gainers, ready-to-eat snacks and general health. Products are sold through a variety of channels including specialty retail, the internet, gyms and FDM in a variety of formats including powders, bars and Ready-to-Drink beverages. GPN has a global and expanding footprint with a current in-market presence in 24 countries.

Where and how you will work:
The opportunity is based in Middlesbrough with the management of 7 direct reports within a total team of 30+ Technical team members in a typical modern food manufacturing environment. For this job role, individuals can benefit from some Smart working with approx. 90% time spent on site. You may also be required to work in other areas of the business.

The opportunity where you will make an impact:

• Advise and assist the production team to achieve the required standards for finished product and process. Continually driving standards, increasing right first time and improving quality loss reduction.
• Review and maintain the Company’s Quality Manual so that it demonstrates the Company’s commitment to its own and customer requirements, and those of the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety.
• Be an active member of the crisis management team, HACCP Team and Internal audit team.
• Develop and maintain the Company’s procedures manual and systems (including product specifications, HACCP studies, process control/traceability documentation, and other sundry items as deemed necessary) to control and demonstrate control of the Company’s operations.
• Ensure that procedures are adhered to, records maintained, and all non-standard incidents recorded and controlled through the QA team and internal audit team.
• Lead an action plan to reduce the CPMU and co-ordinate any improvement actions with the operations team.
• Develop and maintain a formalised system of audits to demonstrate that the facilities and production methods and records demonstrate sufficient controls within the Company’s operations. Ensure that non-conformances raised are rectified in a timely fashion and that summary data are supplied to the senior management team as required by the BRCGS Global Food Safety Standard.
• Review laboratory results and sampling procedures with the Technical Manager to ensure best use of resources and interpret results. Ensure that any changes to procedures based on results are undertaken.
• Assist in specifying new equipment and processes for the Company and assist in the design and development of factory layout and fabric as required.
• Review and update the site's GMP standards with the QA team to ensure the site is audit ready at all times, supported by 5S standards and QBOS implementation.
• Carry out investigations and projects as directed by the Technical Manager.
• Drive engagement of the quality team through targeted plans directed from staff survey feedback.

What you will bring to GPN:

• Previous food industry experience in a Quality Manager position essential Minimum 2 years.
• Recognised Auditing Qualification.
• BRCGS experience essential, retailer experience desirable.
• Level 3 Food Safety Certification or above is essential.
• Level 3 HACCP Certification or above is essential.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Flexible and able to work as part of a team, deputise for Technical Manager.
• Good verbal and written communication at all levels.
• Strong time management and organization skills are essential.
• Proven leader – History of managing a team.
• SAP Experience desirable.

Key challenges and Success Measures:

• Able to work in a range of factory environments.
• Able to balance a diverse range of tasks and react to changes in priorities at short notice.
• Increase engagement of the team through departmental ACT plans.
• Ability to work as part of a wider team and manage stakeholders.
• Ability to act and think strategically and direct the team.
• Innovation and problem-solving ability, supporting RCA Champions.
• Capable of Managing Change and deliver with conflicting priorities.
• Ability to Negotiate & Influence.

What we would like to offer you!
The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health plan, competitive salary.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.