Quality Group Leader: Drive Food Safety & QMS Excellence

Compleat Food Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Poole is seeking a Group Quality Leader to oversee the Quality Control Technicians and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in the food industry, knowledge of quality management systems, and strong people management skills. This role offers a salary between £38,000 and £40,000 per annum, emphasizing continuous improvement and due diligence processes.

Benefits

Employee volunteering days

Online retail discount

Employee well-being support

Formal training opportunities

Physical well-being benefits

Financial well-being tools

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the food industry.
• Experience with a quality management system.
• Applied knowledge of quality assurance principles and GMP.
• Design and implementation of validations.
• Management of product testing and micro investigations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shift QCTS team for effective personnel management.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure quality compliance.
• Lead Shift Quality Meetings focusing on food safety.
• Manage product surveillance and quality testing.
• Conduct internal audits and manage GMPs.

Skills

Good administrative skills

Ability to consistently meet deadlines

Good analytical skills

Good people management skills

Proficient in MS Office tools

Problem solving

Clear written communication

Good time management

Positive can-do attitude

Ability to identify improvement opportunities

Education

Food degree or relevant field qualification

HACCP Level 3

Food safety Level 3

Job description

A leading food manufacturer in Poole is seeking a Group Quality Leader to oversee the Quality Control Technicians and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in the food industry, knowledge of quality management systems, and strong people management skills. This role offers a salary between £38,000 and £40,000 per annum, emphasizing continuous improvement and due diligence processes.