Quality Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Pontefract, UK. The role involves developing and managing the Quality Assurance program and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in a science-related field, a minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality and Food Safety Systems, and strong communication skills. The position offers a dynamic environment within the food and beverage industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Quality and Food Safety Systems Management.
• Experience in the Food & Beverage industry.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Quality Assurance program.
• Implement and manage quality and food safety programs.
• Lead the site Non-Conformance program.

Skills

Strong decision-making skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Problem-solving capability

Education

Degree in a science-related field

Lead auditor qualification (GFSI)

HACCP Level 3

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Day-to-Day of the Role

• Develop and manage the Quality Assurance program, ensuring laboratory and plant analysis provide reliable results that guide production and product quality.
• Implement and manage quality and food safety programs to ensure compliance, manage daily parameters, and communicate compliance statuses.
• Lead the site Non-Conformance program, managing processes and aligning cost of non-conformance programs.
• Support budget and capex proficiency, ensuring all operational budgets are within target and all Capex projects are planned and managed appropriately.
• Data management for all laboratory/QA records to ensure retrieval and traceability.
• Lead quality improvement projects in collaboration with operations, using science-based problem-solving techniques.
• Support the operationalisation of the Quality Pillar program through training and quality control activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers from a quality perspective and support site investigations into complaints and non-conformances.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in a science-related field.
• Lead auditor qualification (GFSI) and HACCP Level 3.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Quality and Food Safety Systems Management.
• Proficient in MS Office and strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Experience in the Food & Beverage industry, with a strong understanding of regulatory and legal requirements.
• Problem-solving capability (ideally minimum Green Belt 6 Sigma training).