Quality Manager

JR United Kingdom; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Quality Manager to oversee compliance at their Aylesford depot. This pivotal role involves ensuring adherence to food safety, quality, and hygiene standards while managing a small team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food production, with relevant qualifications in HACCP and auditing. You will be responsible for maintaining certifications and conducting internal audits, all while fostering a culture of quality and safety. Join a company that values career development and offers generous benefits to its employees.

Benefits

Company car or Car Allowance

Generous holiday allowance

Discounts on food and products

Recognition awards and incentives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable manufacturing experience in food production.
• Knowledge of relevant food safety legislation and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with food safety and quality requirements.
• Conduct internal audits and maintain certifications.
• Train personnel in food safety and hygiene.

Skills

HACCP

Internal/Lead Auditor

Food Safety Legislation Knowledge

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Food Science Technology Degree

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

BRC Standards

Salsa / STS Certifications

Job description

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KFF are 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 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 audits of a Quality Management System.

Please be advised that the expected start date for this role is 1st July 2025

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

1. Maintain Salsa / STS certifications at the manufacturing site, with plans to progress to BRC Food Safety in due course.
2. Maintain MSC / ASC and other third-party certifications.
3. Maintain BRC Storage & Distribution certification at the Distribution site.
4. Conduct internal audits against the QMS & BRC S&D Standard.
5. Maintain the Approved Supplier List, including onboarding new suppliers and products, and implement a supplier audit programme based on risk assessments.
6. Approve new product codes following review of supplier Due Diligence information, ensuring accurate product labelling.
7. Support customer and regulatory visits/audits as required.
8. Investigate complaints and product non-conformance related to technical issues.
9. Ensure personnel are trained appropriately in food safety, quality, hygiene, and legality.

About you:

To succeed, you must hold a full clean Drivers Licence. An Food Science Technology degree (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential. You should be HACCP and Internal/Lead Auditor qualified. This role is suitable for a Junior Quality Manager or a Quality Manager seeking career progression in food production. You must have demonstrable manufacturing experience and knowledge of relevant food safety legislation, QMS, BRC standards, and auditing. Excellent communication skills, customer focus, organization, and effective project management are essential. You should be tenacious, detail-oriented, and capable of following through on tasks.

What we offer:

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