Quality Manager

Kent Frozen Foods; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Quality Manager to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards at their Aylesford depot. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the implementation of a Quality Management System, maintain essential certifications, and conduct audits to uphold the highest standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and project management skills, along with a commitment to excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values your potential and offers career development within a global leader in foodservice.

Benefits

Company car or Car Allowance of £5,500

25 days holiday plus options to purchase more

Discounts on food and products

Discounts on cinema tickets and shopping

Recognition awards and incentives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a full clean Drivers Licence.
• HACCP and Internal/Lead Auditor qualified.
• Demonstrable manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with food safety and quality requirements.
• Conduct internal audits and maintain certifications.
• Investigate complaints and product non-conformance issues.

Skills

HACCP

Food Safety Legislation

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

BRC Standards

Auditing Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Food Science Technology Degree

Job description

KFF is currently recruiting for a full-time, permanent Quality Manager to join the team based on-site at our Aylesford depot, reporting to the Head of Distribution Quality Control.

As the Quality Manager, you will oversee the KFF wholesale distribution depot at Aylesford and a small manufacturing facility (4 people). Your responsibility is to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, hygiene, and legal requirements through the implementation, monitoring, and auditing of a Quality Management System.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Maintain Salsa / STS certifications at the manufacturing site, with plans to progress to BRC Food Safety.
• Maintain MSC / ASC and other third-party certifications.
• Maintain BRC Storage & Distribution certification at the distribution site.
• Conduct internal audits against the QMS & BRC S&D Standard.
• Maintain and update the Approved Supplier List, implementing a supplier audit programme based on risk assessments.
• Approve new product codes following review of supplier Due Diligence and ensure accurate product labelling.
• Support customer and regulatory visits and audits.
• Investigate complaints and product non-conformance issues.
• Ensure personnel are trained in food safety, quality, hygiene, and legality.

About you:

To succeed, you must hold a full clean Drivers Licence. A Food Science Technology degree (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential. You should be HACCP and Internal/Lead Auditor qualified. Demonstrable manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety legislation, QMS, BRC standards, and auditing are crucial. Excellent communication, organisation, project management skills, and attention to detail are essential. You should be customer-focused, tenacious, and committed to following through on tasks.

What we offer:

• Company car or Car Allowance of £5,500 per annum
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus options to purchase additional holidays and bank holidays
• Discounts on food and products through our staff shop
• Discounts on cinema tickets, shopping, and cashback offers via Sodexo
• Recognition awards and incentives
• Career development opportunities within Sysco, a global leader in foodservice

Additional Information

At KFF, everyone is welcome. We focus on your potential and unique talents, fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. We are committed to providing support during your application process; please contact our resourcing team for any adjustments needed.