Quality Manager (Aylesford)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Quality Manager to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards at their Aylesford depot. In this full-time role, you'll manage certifications, conduct audits, and oversee a small team, all while driving the implementation of a robust Quality Management System. This position offers a unique opportunity for a Junior Quality Manager or an experienced professional looking to advance their career in food production. With generous benefits, including a company car or allowance, and a focus on career development, this is a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving organization.

Benefits

Company car or Car Allowance

Generous holiday allowance

Discounts on food and products

Discounts on cinema tickets

Recognition awards and incentives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a full clean Drivers Licence.
• Demonstrable manufacturing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Conduct internal audits against QMS & BRC standards.

Skills

HACCP

Internal/Lead Auditor

Food Safety Legislation Knowledge

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Education

Food Science Technology Degree

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Quality Manager

KFF is currently recruiting for a full-time, permanent Quality Manager to join the team based at our 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.

Important: The expected start date for this role is 1st July 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintain Salsa / STS certifications at the manufacturing site, with plans to progress to BRC Food Safety certification.
2. Maintain MSC / ASC and other third-party certifications.
3. Ensure BRC Storage & Distribution certification is upheld at 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 reviewing supplier Due Diligence and ensure accurate product labelling.
7. Support customer and regulatory visits and audits as needed.
8. Investigate complaints and product non-conformance issues.
9. Ensure personnel are trained appropriately in food safety, quality, hygiene, and legal compliance.

About You:

To succeed, you must hold a full clean Drivers Licence. Ideally, you will have a Food Science Technology degree (or equivalent), and be HACCP and Internal/Lead Auditor qualified. This role suits a Junior Quality Manager or a Quality Manager looking to advance their career in food production. You should have demonstrable manufacturing experience, knowledge of relevant food safety legislation, QMS, BRC standards, and auditing skills. Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills are essential. You should be detail-oriented, persistent, and capable of seeing tasks through to completion.

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 and products through our staff shop
• Discounts on cinema tickets, shopping, and cashback rewards via Sodexo
• Recognition awards and incentives
• Career development opportunities within Sysco, a global leader in foodservice