Quality Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in the food production sector seeks a Quality Manager to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. The role involves regular audits, training staff on quality practices, and developing quality assurance policies. Candidates should have a degree in food science and relevant experience in BRCGS-accredited environments.

Benefits

32 days holiday

Pension

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Quality Manager in a BRCGS-accredited facility.
• Relevant BRC qualifications required.
• Experience in dairy or food production facilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of quality and food safety.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance policies.
• Conduct audits and analyze quality data for improvements.

Skills

Quality Management

Food Safety

Auditing

Data Analysis

Training

Education

Degree in Food Science

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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