Quality and Compliance Manager

D R Newitt; Beamish; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing food industry business is seeking a talented addition to its management team within the technical sector. The role involves leading technical processes and ensuring compliance with food safety standards while fostering team collaboration and striving for continuous improvement. Candidates should possess a strong background in food manufacturing and relevant qualifications, with a passion for leadership and customer service.

Benefits

Commensurate salary

Annual leave allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays

Typical working hours of 08:00-17:00, Monday to Friday

Qualifications

• Essential: Food Fraud and Food Defence, Level 3 Food Safety, Level 3 HACCP, Internal Auditor qualification.
• Desirable: Lead Auditor qualification, degree in food science.

Responsibilities

• Manage core technical processes and customer contacts.
• Co-ordinate and improve technical strategy for safety and compliance.
• Meet company and customer expectations for quality and delivery.

Skills

Solid technical / QA track record

Food Fraud and Food Defence

Food Safety Level 3

HACCP Level 3

Internal Auditor qualification

Lead Auditor qualification

Degree in food science

Education

Degree level in food science discipline

Job description

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A rapidly growing food industry business is now looking to add to its management team with a talented addition to its Technical team. Someone who thrives in a factory-focused role, managing a team and working closely with customers.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Manage the core business technical processes, whilst being the lead technical contact for customers, retailers, and governing bodies.
Safely co-ordinate and continuously improve the organisations technical strategy to ensure safety, legality, and compliance always.
To meet and exceed company and customer expectations for compliance, quality, cost and delivery.

Who we are looking for:

Qualifications/Skills:
Solid technical / QA track record within food manufacturing.
Food Fraud and Food Defence (essential).
Level 3 Food Safety (essential)
Level 3 HACCP (essential)
Internal Auditor qualification (essential).
Lead Auditor qualification (desirable)
Educated to a degree level in a food science discipline. (desirable)

Attributes:
Natural team leader
High attention to detail
Customer focused.
Confident
Self-motivated
Resilient
Approachable
Energetic, passionate, and committed
Strong hands-on mentality
Team player
Excellent communication skills
Organisational skills
Interpersonal skills
Motivational skills
Not frightened of, and open to, change

Knowledge & Experience:
In-depth knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and BRCGS Food Safety requirements (essential)
Able to demonstrate working knowledge of raw material & packaging specifications, factory technical management, retailer customer requirements, hosting food safety audits, BRCGS, QMS and HACCP.
Production processes (food industry preferred)
Continuous improvement tools and techniques
Demonstrable change management experience and of effectively managing a team.
Relevant Health, Safety & Compliance legislation understanding.
Relevant employment law understanding

What’s on Offer?
Commensurate salary, Annual leave allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, working hours of typically, 08:00-17:00 Monday to Friday