Senior Quality Officer

JR United Kingdom; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food sector is seeking a passionate Quality Assurance Leader. This role involves driving a culture of quality in production, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and mentoring colleagues. You will manage training plans, oversee audits, and implement waste management strategies. Join a supportive team where your expertise can truly make a difference in a dynamic environment. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are committed to excellence, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of food safety systems and factory standards.
• HACCP Level 4 and Food Safety Level 4 trained.

Responsibilities

• Drive a RFT quality culture in production areas.
• Manage the GMP internal audit schedule and compliance.
• Oversee daily taste panel compliance to customer specification.

Skills

Food Safety Systems (BRCGS)

People Management

Communication Skills

HACCP Level 4

Food Safety Level 4

Waste Management

Tools

Traceability Software

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You will need to be a strong leader of people with a passion for quality. You will need to work with your production colleagues to ensure that the quality of our products is the best in the food to go industry whilst committing to our on time and in full approach to customer service.

What you will be doing:

• Driving a RFT quality culture in production areas
• Delivery of training and compliance signoff for production and technical colleagues
• Lead/drive and mentor the culture around waste management
• Overseeing the daily taste panel compliance to customer specification
• Managing the GMP internal audit schedule and compliance
• Conducting internal QMS audits in line with schedule
• Developing and managing training plans for QA/QCs to ensure upskill and succession plans identified (PDP’s/PDR’s)
• Management of traceability software
• Managing the site's quarantine and disposal log
• Implementing 10 day and under actions to minimise waste
• Delivery of induction training in line with shared responsibility across the team
• Conduct destructive pack tests for all new launches against QAS & Specification.
• Management of site calibration schedule

About You:

In a customer-facing role, you must be an ambassador of our brand. You commit to maintaining high standards of behaviour and personal appearance, endeavouring to contribute to our quality and service ethos.

• Expert knowledge of food safety systems( BRCGS) and factory standards
• Good communicator at all levels, both written and verbal
• Integrity and sound judgement under pressure
• People management and influencing skills
• Positive "can do" attitude
• Flexibility and willingness to learn
• HACCP Level 4 and Food Safety Level 4 trained

This is an excellent opportunity where you can showcase your skills and be part of a supportive team where you can make a real difference. If you have food industry experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment where no two days are the same, then please submit your application promptly.