Assistant Quality Manager

Supplement Factory; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food supplement company in Ashford, Kent is seeking an Assistant Quality Manager. You will manage quality assurance staff and ensure the highest industry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role within the food supplement or pharmaceutical industry. This full-time, permanent role offers competitive salary, company pension, and benefits including free parking. Join us and contribute to maintaining quality in our collaborative environment.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the food supplement or pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Quality Assurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage Quality Assurance staff and Technical Administrator.
• Oversee documentation control and maintain the Quality Management System.
• Work with Quality Assurance Officer on hygiene and internal audit programs.
• Ensure staff training in GMP and allergen management.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

GMP knowledge

Training management

Education

GCSE or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Description

Supplement Factory is a leader in the food supplement industry, renowned for its commitment to quality and excellence. Situated in the beautiful Kent countryside, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest industry standards.

Job Role

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Quality Manager to join our team in Ashford, Kent. Reporting to the Quality Manager, this role is critical in maintaining our Quality Management System and ensuring the highest standards of quality across all operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Quality Assurance staff and Technical Administrator.
• Serve as the main point of contact for quality matters internally and with external partners.
• Maintain the company's Quality Management System, including handling corrective and preventive actions, deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
• Oversee documentation control, including SOPs, manufacturing records, and quality records.
• Work with the Quality Assurance Officer on hygiene, GMP, and internal audit programs.
• Assist in maintaining the supplier assurance program and review of quality records for stock assessment.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance Technologist for quality audits of production operations.
• Ensure staff training in GMP and allergen management.
• Handle other duties as required by management.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role within the food supplement or pharmaceutical industry. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach are essential. A GCSE or equivalent qualification is preferred.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, dependent on experience, along with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative and engaging work environment. Additional benefits include a company pension, free parking, and more.

Additional Details

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Ashford, Kent. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.

Join Supplement Factory as an Assistant Quality Manager and contribute to our mission of setting the benchmark in the food supplement industry!

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Ability To Commute/Relocate

• Ashford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

Experience

• Quality Assurance: 1 year (required).

Work Location: In person

Required Skills: Parking, GMP, Deviations, Staff Training, Quality Management Assurance, Internal Audit Management System, Salary, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Records, Documentation, Communication, Training, Management.