FSQA Manager

HelloFresh; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloFresh is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Derby to oversee food safety and product quality systems. This role involves leading a technical team while ensuring compliance with auditing standards, enhancing quality management systems, and developing team capabilities. You will also manage supplier relationships and uphold health and safety standards while fostering a positive work environment.

Benefits

70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes

Company pension scheme

Gym membership

Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)

Electric vehicle scheme

Mental health first aiders and employee assistance programme

Dog friendly office (London site only)

Nursery support scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a quality/compliance role within food & beverage or similar industries.
• Track record in people management, leading and developing teams.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team to achieve KPIs.
• Maintain and improve quality management systems for compliance.
• Investigate raw material issues and perform inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Communication

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related field

HACCP Level 3

Food Safety Level 3

Tools

Quality Management Software

G-Suite Software

Job description

About The Team:
In this role, you will oversee all aspects of food safety and product quality systems on-site. You will lead the technical team while ensuring compliance with auditing standards. Additionally, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to uphold and continuously improve our quality standards.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team to achieve KPIs, boost productivity, and unlock potential.
• Embody company values and address daily team inquiries, collaborating with HR and training departments as needed.
• Maintain, develop, and continuously improve the quality management systems to ensure compliance with BRCGS and company standards.
• Investigate raw material issues, perform inspections, and review/update technical procedures as necessary.
• Build strong supplier relationships and manage stock in quarantine areas effectively
• Lead and maintain continuous compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards, proactively addressing any issues that arise.
• Resolve problems and escalate issues as appropriate, ensuring SOP adherence and coordinating necessary support functions.
• Conduct audits, support ad-hoc projects, and champion company strategies such as inclusivity and employee well-being initiatives.
• Act as a FSQA champion to support the mentoring, training and development of all staff to ensure awareness and understanding of food safety and quality standards and their relevance to HF objectives.

Who You Are:

• Proven experience in a quality/ compliance role within food & beverage or similar industries.
• Proven track record of experience in a people management role, demonstrating the ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams effectively!
  Proficiency in using quality management software or tools for data analysis and reporting
• ExperienceHACCP Level 3 & Food Safety Level 3Degree in food science, food technology or a related field preferred
• Proficiency in using G-Suite Software
• Confident and effective communicator with strong interpersonal, relationship building and negotiation skills

What you will get in return:

● 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
● Company pension scheme
● Gym membership
● Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
● Electric vehicle scheme
● Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
● Dog friendly office! (London site only)
● Nursery support scheme
● Cycle to work scheme
● Group Life Assurance

Location: HelloFresh UK | Unit 2, Collaboration Way | Smartparc | Derby | DE21 7HW

Working Schedule: Mon- Fri (8am-5pm)

Next steps: Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks.

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager.As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment, we will process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to the successful individual. Failure to disclose relevant information at application or throughout the process could affect your employment with the company.

If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.