Quality Audit Manager

Premier Foods; Greasby; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading British food company as a Quality Manager at their Moreton site. In this role, you will support the Site Technical Manager in ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards while leading a dynamic QA team. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to achieving excellence in food quality.

Benefits

Pension scheme with life assurance

Employee Rewards and Discount website

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years in FMCG food industry, with 3+ years in quality management.
• Advanced Food Hygiene and HACCP qualifications preferred.
• Experience with auditing systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage QA team to ensure product specifications.
• Oversee HACCP systems and meet food safety legislation.
• Deputise for the Technical Manager as needed.

Skills

People Management

Quality Assurance

HACCP Systems

Education

HND in Food Technology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Location: Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 1PR

Salary: circa £50,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, Days, 39 hrs per week

Premier Foods' mission is Enriching Life Through Food. Join our friendly team working towards this goal and contribute to a business with a rich history of producing well-known brands familiar to most households.

At the Moreton Bakery, proudly known as the “Home of the Cadbury Mini Roll,” we produce over 4 million annually!

The main purpose of the role is to support and assist the Site Technical Manager in ensuring technical compliance across the bakery. This involves ensuring all products meet company and external standards regarding food hygiene, safety, and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of QA staff in daily QA activities to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Oversee the site HACCP systems to comply with current food safety legislation.
• Manage site systems to meet BRC requirements to Grade A standard.
• Deputise for the Technical Manager as needed to maintain technical functions and representation.
• Ensure staff are trained to meet job-specific and health & safety requirements.
• Continuously improve all site QA and Technical systems to meet audit standards.
• Represent the site in quality-related issues with key customers, e.g., quality reviews.

Experience and Competencies

• 5+ years of relevant experience in the FMCG food industry, including at least 3 years in a quality management role.
• HND or equivalent in food technology or a related discipline.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Practical knowledge of quality and auditing systems.
• Ideally hold advanced Food Hygiene and HACCP qualifications and internal auditor certification (development program available if not already achieved).
• Proficient in HACCP systems and their application.
• Ability to work independently and possess sound people management skills.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary circa £50,000 per annum
• Up to 7.5% contributory pension scheme, including life assurance
• Employee Rewards and Discount website
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking

A great British food company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s largest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues across 15 manufacturing sites and offices nationwide.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for over a century and are found in 94% of British households.

At Premier Foods, we believe in inclusion, authenticity, and individuality. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities, respecting, valuing, and encouraging all colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work, regardless of who they are, what they look like, who they love, or what they believe in. Our culture is one of inclusivity and welcome for everyone.