Quality Assurance Manager

b3 jobs Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in food manufacturing as a Quality Assurance Manager, overseeing quality and food safety compliance in an expanding facility. Ideal candidates have a food science degree and experience in BRCGS accredited environments. The role requires strong auditing and data analysis skills, along with the ability to train staff and implement corrective actions.

Benefits

32 days holiday

Pension

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven background within a Quality or Technical role in a BRCGS accredited facility.
• Relevant BRC qualifications required.
• Open to supervisory candidates aiming for management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily management of quality and food safety.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance policies.
• Conduct regular audits and analyze quality data.
• Train staff on quality practices.

Skills

Auditing

Data Analysis

Training

Quality Assurance

Education

Food Science Degree

Job description

You will be working for a traditional business that produces high-quality, organic, and chilled fresh products which are supplied to wholesalers and specialist retailers, plus direct to consumers. The business has experienced phenomenal success and growth over the last few years, installing brand-new production lines and machinery to keep up with this increased demand.

About the Quality Assurance Manager job

The purpose of your role will be to take ownership for overseeing the day-to-day management of quality and food safety in the factory, ensuring compliance with the food safety, BRC, legal, and customer requirements.

Key tasks

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance policies to upgrade the current SALSA accreditation to meet BRCGS Standards.
• Conduct regular audits and analyse quality data to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Train staff on quality practices and prepare reports for management, while staying updated on industry standards.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have a related food science degree.
• You should have a proven background within a Quality or Technical role working for a BRCGS accredited production facility, along with relevant BRC qualifications.
• Our client would also consider applicants at a supervisory level looking to take on the challenge of their first management role.

The Quality Assurance Manager job (ref:8905) is paying GBP45,000 according to your experience. Benefits include 32 days holiday, pension and onsite parking.

The role is 40 hours per week Monday to Friday which includes bank holidays. The Quality Manager will be required to meet night shift workers as per the needs of the business.

This site is in Wiltshire and is commutable from Wootton Bassett, Chippenham, Marlborough, Swindon, Cirencester, Farringdon (Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire). Candidates should live nearby and be able to occasionally meet with night shift staff when necessary.

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