FMCG Quality Assurance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor in Ipswich is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to enhance their Technical Department. The role involves leading the QA team, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and providing support to the Technical Manager. Candidates should have at least 2 years of FMCG experience and a strong background in quality assurance.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

4% Matched pension

Salary life assurance

Care First plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience managing an FMCG team.
• Experience with BRC and Retailer Standards.
• Ability to motivate and lead quality staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the Quality Assurance team.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Certification.
• Coordinate quality-related activities for Site Management.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

Leadership

Motivation

Job description

Job Description

Due to their continued success, our client, a leading distributor based in Ipswich, is currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to strengthen their Technical Department. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a UK leading supplier of products in its field.

Applicants are required to have previous quality assurance experience gained within quality systems or a laboratory environment. It is essential you have a minimum of 2 years' experience managing an FMCG team with experience in BRC and Retailer Standards, along with a demonstrated ability to successfully motivate and effectively lead quality staff and teams.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and guiding the Quality Assurance team, ensuring all compliance with Food Safety Certification and Customer Standards are met.

Working with the quality control and assurance team, you will be required to ensure that quality issues are resolved promptly and to undertake tasks as required by the department. You will also take on full responsibility for coordinating quality-related activities for Site Management teams and providing effective support to the Technical Manager on all quality assurance and technical matters.

As well as the opportunity to flourish in an employee-focused culture, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package including (subject to eligibility):

• Discretionary annual bonus
• 4% Matched pension
• Salary life assurance
• Care First plan