Quality Assurance Manager

Michael Page (UK); Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing and distribution company seeks a Quality Manager to uphold and enhance quality assurance processes. The successful candidate will support and lead a team while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. The role offers a competitive salary, significant benefits including enhanced holidays and bonuses, and a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays (33 days including bank holidays)

Cross site travel compensation

£300 annual attendance bonus

Subsidised canteen

Workplace pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

£500 'Refer a Friend' bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a quality management position.
• FMCG background with demonstrated food safety knowledge.
• Experience in storage and distribution sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Health, Safety and Quality in company strategy.
• Lead development of quality management system to meet standards.
• Oversee internal audit programme for continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Education

BRCGS Lead Auditor Qualification

HACCP Level 3 or Above

ISO 9001 Implementation/Auditing Qualification

Job description

• Cross Site Role
• Up to £55,000

About Our Client

This role is for a leading Food manufacturing and distribution business based across Nantwich or Newcastle under Lyme - Depending on Preference

Job Description

• Support the Head of Health, Safety and Quality and wider Senior Management Team in the delivery of the company strategy, whilst maintaining quality assurance excellence.
• Contribute to a strong workplace culture, through the development of an engaging and ambitious quality assurance strategy.
• Provide clear direction and co-ordination to a team of quality assurance professionals, that aligns with the company strategy and the quality assurance objectives.
• Lead the maintenance and development of the quality management system, to meet BRCGS standards for storage and distribution, the organic food federations standards, and any other legislation or practice pertinent to our customers.
• Oversee the internal audit programme, ensuring continuous improvement is achieved.
• Act as key point of contact for our internal stakeholders, valued customers, external auditors and regulatory bodies
• Drive ownership of quality assurance to all levels of the hierarchy
• Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure a holistic approach to food safety, product legality and quality.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum of 3 years experience working in a quality management position
• FMCG Background
• Demonstrated food safety background, preferably within the storage and distribution sector
• BRCGS lead auditor qualification
• HACCP - level 3 or above
• ISO 9001 implementation and/or auditing qualification

What's on Offer

• Days based Role: Monday to Friday - 09:30 hours to 17:00 hours
• Cross Site travel Compensation
• Enhanced holidays of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays
• Options to purchase up to 5 days holiday
• £300 annual attendance bonus
• Subsidised canteen
• Workplace pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• £500 "Refer a Friend" bonus