Quality Manager / QA Manager

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Bristol is seeking a Quality Manager to enhance technical standards and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate should possess relevant experience in a supervisory role and a Degree in Food Science or a related field. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 to £45,000 per annum, along with additional benefits like holidays and a pension.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Qualified with a Degree or equivalent level qualification or by experience in Food Science or related subject matter.
• Previous supervisory/managerial experience in food manufacturing.
• HACCP L3/FSL3 trained.

Responsibilities

• Increasing technical standards and supporting manufacturing standards.
• Ensuring compliance with FSQM and managing audits.
• Communicating effectively with production teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Food Science or related

Job description

Overview

Quality Manager / QA Manager/ Quality Assurance Manager – Bristol

£40,000 per annum (Apply online only) DOE. My client, an established food manufacturer supplying premium products predominantly to wholesalers, is seeking a Quality Manager to join their team. This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer and works alongside the site Technical Manager. The role ensures tasks relating to quality, safety and legality are completed by supporting production and carrying out tasks outlined by the quality management system. We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager or an ambitious and enthusiastic individual with quality assurance experience within the food industry looking to take the next step in their career.

Responsibilities

• Increasing the technical standards by which the company operates and supporting manufacturing standards, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Support the technical manager's activity ensuring compliance with the site FSQM and any necessary audit standards and legal requirements.
• Support factory compliance with FSQMS including managing and organising GMP and fabrication audits.
• Support factory compliance with traceability requirements including leading traceability exercises and organising tests of the system.
• Approve and audit all suppliers and maintain an approved suppliers' database.
• Advise management on current, potential or future issues that may affect the business in a timely and effective manner.
• Manage and help maintain documents required to support FSQMS.
• Manage the control of non-conforming products in the factory.
• Manage product labelling within the factory.
• Support the production of pack copies and finished product specifications.
• Be an active member of the site's HACCP team.
• Involvement with FSSC/BRC activities.
• Communicate effectively with production managers, supervisors, team leaders and operatives.
• Compile KPI data for the technical department on a weekly basis for trend review.
• Compile complaint information and support trend analysis.
• Arrange microbiological sampling, and analyse trends from results.
• Investigate trending issues, one-off concerns or opportunities for improvement through root cause analyses.
• Deputise for technical manager as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified with a Degree or equivalent level qualification or by experience in Food Science or related subject matter.
• Previous experience in a supervisory/managerial position.
• Experience of working in a technical team within a food manufacturing environment.
• HACCP L3/FSL3 trained.
• BRC or BRCGS working knowledge of food standards or similar GFSI standard is preferred but not essential.
• Good level of communication and attention to detail.
• Experience of supporting FSQMS within a food manufacturing environment.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work to strict timeframes.

Benefits

• Salary £40-45,000 per annum DOE.
• Monday to Friday on-site, 37.5 hours per week.
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension.
• On-site parking.

If the role is of interest, please send your CV today.

Key words: QA Manager, QS Manager, Technical Supervisor, Technical Team Lead, Tech Manager