QC & Laboratory Manager

A little progress each day ADDS up to BIG results!

A new opportunity for a pivotal role and member of the Quality and Food Safety Department, leading your team in a successful category and working within a business that invests in people and continuously develops their staff while encouraging and demonstrating progression.

As the QC & Laboratory Manager, you'll have experience in Food Manufacturing, Laboratory knowledge, and Team Management.

1. Ensure compliance with BRCGS and other relevant certifications.
2. Conduct internal audits and manage external audits from regulatory bodies and clients.
3. Reduction of quality failures, complaints investigations, and resolution.
4. Lead and manage the quality control processes across multiple manufacturing sites.
5. Continuous improvement and maintaining a high level of service along with compliance with legislation and specifications.
6. Implement and monitor food safety testing programs, ensuring all products meet strict safety standards.
7. Develop and maintain effective traceability systems across the supply chain.
8. Oversee quality control and food safety procedures, ensuring continuous improvement in processes.
9. Provide training and support to site QC teams and food safety practices.
10. Develop and support the QC's and Laboratory teams in line with training, GMP, GLP, and HACCP standards and drive the team forward.
11. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve any quality issues.

Experience working within food manufacturing or a laboratory is required, as well as exposure to managing a team. Proven experience in quality management within the food manufacturing sector would be advantageous.

Knowledge of BRCGS standards and auditing processes, expertise in food testing, quality control, and traceability systems are essential. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are also required, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Your role will involve liaising with various departments across the site, and the position will suit a self-motivated and engaging personality with the ability to communicate at all levels.