Quality Assurance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

Job Description

**** 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