Technical - Quality Manager

Finsbury Food Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technical Quality Manager where you will oversee quality functions in a renowned bakery. This role involves managing daily quality activities, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. With a rich history in baking, the organization values innovation and excellence, making it an exciting place to grow your career. You'll work closely with teams to enhance product quality and participate in audits, all while enjoying a supportive work environment that prioritizes employee development and well-being.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Retirement benefits

Death in service

Employee assistance

Retail discounts

Referral bonuses

Recognition awards

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in food production legislation and standards.
• Proven track record in continuous improvement and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site quality activities through the QFLM team.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality systems.
• Drive quality improvements using data and best practices.

Skills

Food Safety

Microbiology

Quality Assurance

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Continuous Improvement

Communication Skills

Education

Qualifications in Food Safety

Qualifications in Microbiology

Qualifications in Quality Assurance

Tools

M3

Power BI

Autocoding

Job description

Technical Quality Manager

Location: Sheffield

Shift: Monday to Friday

Salary: Competitive

Our Fletchers bakery has over 125 years of baking tradition, with our Kara bakery supplying delicious wholesale bakery products for over 35 years, starting with the first floured bap. Both have been part of the Finsbury Food Group since 2014. Fletchers Bakery traces its roots back to 1895, and our product portfolio includes gourmet brioche, traditional sliced bread, bloomer breads, vegan and gluten-free options, among others.

Job Purpose

To manage the quality functions of Fletchers Bakery to ensure compliance with legislation and customer requirements. To uphold quality systems and support the central technical team in implementing systems for technical standards and continuous improvement. To manage objectives set by the Site Technical Manager within agreed timescales.

Role Key Accountabilities

1. Manage daily site quality activities through the QFLM team.
2. Supervise and develop the performance of the QFLM and other teams.
3. Support Operations to meet technical and quality standards efficiently.
4. Monitor GMP standards, conduct internal audits, and ensure corrective actions.
5. Maintain and audit quality system documentation.
6. Review QA process records and follow up on issues.
7. Utilize systems like M3, Power BI, Autocoding, and participate in new system implementations as SME.
8. Support customer visits and third-party audits.
9. Approve product quality standards and ensure compliance with Food Safety, Legality, and Quality Systems.

Continuous Improvement

1. Use data to enhance product quality and standards.
2. Apply Root Cause Problem Solving techniques.
3. Participate in continuous improvement activities.
4. Standardize practices across Finsbury and share best practices.
5. Automate and systematize tasks to focus on continuous improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

1. Experience in a similar environment with knowledge of food production legislation and standards.
2. Understanding of manufacturing operations and company goals.
3. Attention to detail and leadership skills.
4. Qualifications in Food Safety, Microbiology, and Quality Assurance.
5. Proven track record in continuous improvement and team leadership.
6. Flexible, proactive, with excellent communication skills.

Accountabilities/Duties

1. Manage daily quality activities and support audits.
2. Ensure compliance with safety and quality systems.
3. Drive quality improvements using data and best practices.
4. Support site and company-wide improvement initiatives.
5. Align with the company’s strategy for quality enhancement.

What’s in it for you?

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Retirement benefits, death in service, employee assistance, retail discounts, and more.
• Referral bonuses, recognition awards, and development opportunities.
• Be part of a growing, successful organization.

Our vision is to be the UK's leading specialty bakery group. We value our employees and aim to support their development. If you are interested, please contact us to learn more.