Job Description

Main Purpose of the role;

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the quality assurance team to ensure all products are manufactured safely and meet or exceed customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Audits

Support the site actively in the preparation of and during Customer or Third-Party Audits

To deputise in the absence of the Factory Technical Manager.

Team

To manage, motivate and develop a team of Quality Assurance personnel, who will audit the Quality Systems according to a defined schedule.

Identify training needs within the team and manage performance

Compliance

Factory based role with close collaboration with other functions to ensure product safety and quality, specifically: To ensure that all technical policies and procedures are adhered to within the manufacturing environment and review compliance. HACCP - ensure that CCP are monitored and verified To ensure Technical Systems are adequately monitored so that documentary evidence can be provided to support a "due diligence"defence in the event of a food safety or quality issue. Ensure all agreed testing schedules are adhered to e.g., raw materials, finished products, environment, taste panel and lab samples. Confirm calibration schedule is maintained and appropriate corrective action is taken where required. Attend customer panels as required. Form part of the internal audit team. Support when required the planning and maintenance of the validation schedule

Management of KPIs

Manage process deviations e.g., concessions and incidents To analyse laboratory results, understand data and report to business as appropriate. Identify trends and out of spec results and drive appropriate corrective actions To aid with the investigation of customer complaints, trending, and communication of these investigations to customers as appropriate

Collaboration with external and internal teams

To review contractor/service provider platforms e.g., pest control and ensure outstanding recommendations are closed out in a timely manner, trend results on a quarterly basis and escalate any issues to relevant departmental manager. To aid in the delivery of technical projects as required by the business and/or appropriate for personal development. Liaise with Supplier Assurance Manager to maintain the raw material supplier non-conformance system. Verify that appropriate corrective actions have been taken by the supplier to close off any non-conformances raised.

Knowledge & Experience

HACCP Level 4 and Food Safety Level 4 desirable.

Degree/HND in Food related discipline.

Chilled Food Manufacturing background - chilled ready meals experience essential - minimum of 3 years' experience

Management of small team of people

Good knowledge of Validation & Verification

Ability to write reports & analyse data

Internal Auditing Qualification (Lead Auditor or similar)

Sound knowledge of BRC & interpreting customer policies

Liaising with customers
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

12 hour shift Night shift Weekend availability
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person