Quality Manager (Aylesford)

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Job Opportunity: Quality Manager

KFF is currently recruiting for a full-time, permanent Quality Manager to join our team based at the 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 staff). Your responsibility is to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, hygiene, and legal standards through the implementation, monitoring, and auditing of a Quality Management System.

Start date: 1st July 2025

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintain Salsa / STS certifications at the manufacturing site, with plans to progress to BRC Food Safety.
2. Maintain MSC / ASC and other third-party certifications.
3. Maintain BRC Storage & Distribution certification for the distribution site.
4. Conduct internal audits against the QMS & BRC S&D standards.
5. Manage the Approved Supplier List, including supplier audits based on risk assessments.
6. Approve new product codes after review of supplier Due Diligence, ensuring accurate labelling.
7. Support customer and regulatory visits and audits.
8. Investigate complaints and product non-conformances related to technical issues.
9. Ensure personnel are trained appropriately in food safety, quality, hygiene, and legal compliance.

Candidate Profile:

Applicants must hold a full clean Drivers Licence. A Food Science Technology degree (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential. HACCP and Internal/Lead Auditor qualifications are required. Ideal for a Junior or experienced Quality Manager seeking career growth in food production. You should have demonstrable manufacturing experience, knowledge of relevant legislation, QMS, BRC standards, and auditing skills. Strong communication, organization, project management, and attention to detail are essential.

What We Offer:

• Company car or £5,500 Car Allowance annually
• 25 days holiday plus option to purchase additional days, plus bank holidays
• Staff discounts on food and products
• Discounts on cinema tickets, shopping, and cashback through Sodexo
• Recognition awards and incentives
• Career development opportunities within Sysco, a global foodservice leader