Quality Leader

D R Newitt & Associates; Guildford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a Quality Leader to oversee quality assurance processes and lead a team of QC Technicians. This role is pivotal in ensuring product quality through rigorous testing, audits, and stakeholder collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in quality management within the food industry and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a dynamic team and take the next step in your career towards senior management while making a significant impact on product excellence and compliance.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Lebensmittelindustrie und Qualitätsmanagement.
• Fähigkeit zur Durchführung von internen Audits und Schulungen.

Responsibilities

• Leitung eines Teams von QC-Technikern und Überwachung von KPI's.
• Durchführung von Produktqualitätsprüfungen und internen Audits.

Skills

Quality Management

Microbiology Testing

Team Management

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Title: Quality Leader

Hours: 06:00 - 18:00, 3 on 3 off

Are you an experienced quality candidate within the Food Manufacturing Industry, who is keen to develop their career towards a senior management position and looking to gain the experience? This role is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of QC Technicians, monitoring KPI's and creating development plans for continuous improvement.
• Attend meetings with key stakeholders and management, review and feedback on SOP's, and lead shift quality meetings.
• Conduct product quality checks, microbiology testing, and taste panels.
• Handle customer complaints, addressing non-conformance and carry out investigations. Ensure all traceability exercises are completed.
• Conduct internal audits including GMP, QMS, fabrication, and equipment calibrations.

If you're interested and would like more details, apply below and I'll reach out.

Please note that this role does not provide sponsorship and requires candidates to have full UK working rights.