Quality Team Leader

Vickerstock; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG recruitment firm seeks a Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Team Leader in Newtownards. The successful candidate will lead the QA team to ensure compliance with food safety legislation, maintain quality management systems, and uphold high product standards. Ideal candidates will possess a food science qualification and experience in food manufacturing audits. Benefits include a salary of £32-34k, a four-day work week, company pension, and on-site parking.

Benefits

Salary £32-34k DOE

4 day week – Monday-Thursday

Company events

Company Pension

Discounted or free food

On site parking

Qualifications

• Experience with BRC, ISO, and RSPO audits in food manufacturing.
• Accreditation to HACCP Level 2 or Food Safety Level 2 required.
• Ability to demonstrate proactive initiative and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the QA team for compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain a price-ready quality management system.
• Ensure safety and quality across operational aspects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Third level qualification in food science or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Sage 200

Job description

Vickerstock are partnering with our FMCG client - renowned for their commitment to authenticity and excellence on the appointment of Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Team Leader to join the team based in Newtownards.
Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Food Safety and Quality Team Leader is responsible for leading, supporting, and developing the QA team to ensure site-wide compliance with all relevant quality and food safety legislation and standards.

The role will support and assist in ensuring all aspects of operations are carried out to exact specifications including maintaining an PRICE–ready quality management system with a strong emphasis on high standards of product safety, quality, and compliance across the site.

What's in it for you?

• Salary £32-34k DOE
• 4 day week – Monday-Thursday working hours
• Company events
• Company Pension
• Discounted or free food
• On site parking

What you will need to succeed:
A full job description will be available upon application.

• Third level qualification in a food science related discipline/or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of/and experience in BRC, ISO and RSPO audits within a food manufacturing environment
• Accreditation to minimum HACCP Level 2, and/ or Food Safety Level 2
• Proficient in Managing Customer's Technical Portals (e.g. Erudus, Opri, etc)
• Strong IT Skills. Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and influence team engagement within a quality culture.
• Excellent professional communication and people skills across all levels within the business.
• Demonstrate proactive initiative and ownership
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Health and safety awareness within the workplace.
• Ability to work analytically and with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to achieve ambitious deadlines within a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Criteria (it would be great if you have these but don't worry if you don't!)

• Previous experience managing and developing a team
• Experience of Sage 200 in a production environment
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement tools

What to do next:
Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Anna now on 028 9031 3720 or send an updated CV – in Word format – via the link on the page.
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