Quality Manager

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

The Company

With over 60 years’ experience supplying the major UK supermarkets with products British shoppers love, LDH is recognised as the leading Own Label supplier of a wide range of ambient foods, sourced from every corner of the world.

Main Responsibilities

1. To undertake line management responsibilities for the LDH Quality Control team based at the Sproughton site.
2. To manage the LDH quality management system and ensure it is fit for purpose particularly in regards to meeting the requirements of BRC “Agents and Brokers”.
3. To manage the LDH technical and quality relationship with all warehousing and transport sub-contractors.
4. To monitor findings of the QC team and feed back to suppliers as issues arise.
5. To lead the design and implementation of new QC reporting software.
6. To support the activities of the warehouse and contribute to the warehouse quality management system.
7. To support the LDH logistics team with investigation of incident reports in order to reduce occurrences.
8. To take the lead in arranging rework with internal and external sub-contractors.
9. To contribute to the technical strategy of the business through delivery of the Quality Plan.
10. To undertake additional work or projects at the discretion of the Technical Director.
11. To lead and act as key contact for pest control services provided by subcontractors.
12. To conduct regular warehouse audits and produce accurate audit reports for the sub-contractors.
13. To champion product quality and action any areas of concern.
14. To update and maintain knowledge of specific industry issues.
15. To meet the requirements set by the customer for warehousing and transport; safety; legal and good quality standards.
16. To support the Technical function where required.
17. To keep the QC team’s food safety and health & safety training up to date and documented.

Candidate Profile

1. At least 2-3+ years experience in similar role.
2. Basic knowledge of legal requirements for food manufacturing.
3. Qualification or experience in food manufacturing/technology.
4. Basic knowledge of factory environment auditing.
5. Attention to detail.
6. Communication skills.
7. Ability to lead and motivate team.
8. Able to meet deadlines to a high standard.
9. Strong ethical standards.
10. Microsoft office skills, word, excel.

Equal Opportunities:

LDH is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination.

If you would like to be part of a successful Company who values its employees, then please send in your C.V. for consideration.