Job Description

Company Description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.


At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive... A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

As the site Quality Manager you will be working closely with the General Manager and Site Quality team, the Quality Manager will be responsible for managing all Quality risks and opportunities across the site.


Working hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hour week.

Key Duties of a Quality Manager:

Adhere to and promote best practice in accordance with company Health and Safety requirements. Successfully manage and exceed customers' expectations on matters relating to food safety, quality and hygiene. Represent the Quality Team within the site Senior Management Team. Effectively manage and motivate site quality to achieve commercial, site and Quality objectives within the agreed timelines. Measure site standards across all operations in line with business, customer, legislative requirements, ISO9001 and ISO13485. Management of the Quality Management System and Operating Procedures including Operations, allergen management and pest control. Work collaboratively with internal and external customers to effectively deliver change, improvements and new products to the business whilst always demonstrating the business behaviours. Review and audit the QMS and site with regard to product safety and quality to ensure that all processes are maintained to the highest standards in line with the Quality Management System, customer requirements, ISO9001 and ISO13485. Act as the site HACCP Team Leader ensuring development and monitoring of the site HACCP system in accordance with Customer standards. Use root cause analysis to ensure that any deviations to the agreed standards including customer complaints are investigated and acted upon to minimise any future risks. Manage the training and development of new starters within own department and provide on-going training in line with ISO9001 and ISO13485 standards. Champion customer complaint reduction for the site and develop and report on leading measures. Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, that reasonably fall within the scope and grade of the post.

Qualifications

Previous experience within a similar role. FMCG Food storage and distribution background is desirable. Experience managing and being accountable for a site QA. Having previously worked to KPI's / deadlines. Previous management of Food Safety, Legality and Quality products using multi discipline teams. Successfully completed HACCP - Level 3. Successfully completed Food Hygiene - Level 3 Experience in Root Cause Analysis Ability to communicate in a clear and positive manner and foster an open and collaborative culture. Recognise and promote the importance of continuous improvement and display a positive attitude to change. Good working knowledge of MS Office, Word / Excel etc.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Beara great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.


Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.


Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

Annual Leave

- Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus the bank holidays.

Pension scheme -

we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer.

Life Assurance

- x 4 your annual salary.

Wellness -

Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.

Eye Care Vouchers -

We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.

Reward & Recognition -

We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.

Everyday discounts

- via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!