Assistant Quality Manager

Michael Page (UK); Aylesford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Assistant Quality Manager in Aylesford to oversee quality assurance activities in a well-known FMCG nutraceuticals company. This role involves managing audits and certifications while promoting compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree, offer experience in quality control, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position provides competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous quality control/assurance experience in food manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
• A high level of business English is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all certification and audits.
• Prepare quality documentation and reports.
• Colaborate to drive compliance and improvements.
• Provide support and training on food safety and quality programs.
• Lead HACCP/TACCP/VACCP for the site.

Skills

Quality control experience

Analytical skills

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Chemical or Food science degree

Tools

ERP systems

LIMS systems

Job description

• On site QA compliance for food manufacturing company
• Great career progression opportunities

About Our Client

Well known FMCG nutraceuticals company

Job Description

• Ensure required certification for business operations as required throughout the company are met.
• Leads and manage all certification, customer and third-party audits including but not limited to (FSSC, NSF-GMP, Informed Manufacturer, RSPO etc)
• Serve as key quality and food safety business partner, ensuring business success by solving production and product quality issues.
• Ensure quality system strategy contributes to the organisation through risk reduction and cost saving.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners to drive continuous improvement programs and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare quality documentation and reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends including failed processes, stability studies, mock recalls, corrective actions, and re-evaluations.
• Provides support, coaching and training to all employees in aspects of the company food safety and quality program.
• Provide quality & food safety leadership and input into product and process development activities. Work with plant and research personnel to ensure product consistency.
• Manage Root Cause, Corrective, Preventive Action, Risk-Based thinking implementation
• Monitor trends and emerging issues within the quality & food safety business environments.
• Lead and manage HACCP/TACCP/VACCP for the site
• Serve in crisis management, food defence and HACCP role for quality & food safety issues and recalls/withdrawals.
• Facilitate, monitor and manage product controls, incident, hold, quarantine, internal non-conformances, allergens, rework and rejected products, and customer complaints.
• Conduct Preventive Control and other general food safety audits through GMP implementation
• Monitor hygiene standards, pest control programs and the plant prerequisite programs to ensure compliance with all required GFSI and regulatory standards.
• Assist with driving Quality strategy and improvements that focus on processes that have significant financial customer impact.

The Successful Applicant

• Relevant Chemical or Food science degree is preferred.
• Previous quality control/ Quality assurance/quality inspector experience preferably with food/ingredient/ supplement manufacturing company.
• Previous experience in Laboratory settings is preferred.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and communicate timely and effectively on issues.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Familiarity or general aptitude for ERP and LIMS systems is preferred.
• A high level of business English is essential for this role

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
• Opportunity to work in a professional and supportive environment.
• Chance to grow within the engineering and manufacturing department.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an Assistant Quality Manager in Aylesford, apply now to join a leading company in the FMCG industry