Quality Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in high-quality, organic fresh products is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee quality and food safety management within their facility. You will ensure compliance with BRCGS standards and conduct audits while mentoring staff in quality practices. This role offers £45,000 based on experience, along with competitive benefits including 32 days holiday and onsite parking.

Benefits

32 days holiday

Pension

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Degree in food science or related field is essential.
• Experience as a Quality Manager in a BRCGS-accredited facility is required.
• Relevant BRC qualifications necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality and food safety management in the factory.
• Develop and implement quality assurance policies for BRC compliance.
• Conduct audits and analyze quality data for trends and issues.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

BRC Standards

Data Analysis

Training

Education

Food Science Degree

Job description

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You will be working for a traditional business that produces high-quality, organic, and chilled fresh products which are supplied to wholesalers and specialist retailers, plus direct to consumers. The business has experienced phenomenal success and growth over the last few years, installing brand-new production lines and machinery to keep up with this increased demand.

About the Quality Manager job

The purpose of your role will be to take ownership for overseeing the day-to-day management of quality and food safety in the factory, ensuring compliance with the food safety, BRC, legal, and customer requirements.

Key tasks

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance policies to upgrade the current SALSA accreditation to meet BRCGS Standards.
• Conduct regular audits and analyse quality data to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Train staff on quality practices and prepare reports for management, while staying updated on industry standards.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have a related food science degree.
• A proven background as a Quality Manager within a BRCGS-accredited dairy or food production facility, along with relevant BRC qualifications.

The Quality Manager job (ref:8905) is paying £45,000 according to your experience. Benefits include 32 days holiday, pension and onsite parking.

The role is 40 hours per week Monday to Friday which includes bank holidays. The Quality Manager will be required to meet night shift workers as per the needs of the business.

This site is in Wiltshire and is commutable from Wootton Bassett, Chippenham, Marlborough, Swindon, Cirencester, Farringdon (Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire). Candidates should live nearby and be able to occasionally meet with night shift staff when necessary.

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