Quality Assurance Manager

2 weeks ago

Preston Lancashire, United Kingdom Swift Temps Ltd Full time

Swift Placements is recruiting on behalf of our third generation family business within the food industry, for a Quality Assurance Manager to join them on a full time permanent basis in their Preston Office. This is a real family run company with true values at the heart of everything they do.

The Role: As QA Manager, you will manage the quality function for site. The role involves effectively managing the quality system on site and taking responsibility for quality performance. Among other responsibilities, you will oversee a team of Quality Assurance Assistants and monitor their performance and training, ensuring that all products meet our intended standards.

This is a fully office based role Monday - Friday 8:00am - 17:00pm.

Key Duties:

  • Maintain a working knowledge of BRCGS for Food standards as well as any changes in audit standards and industry legislation.
  • Ensure that the Quality Management System (QMS) meets third-party and retail requirements.
  • Conduct gap analysis to identify discrepancies between current practices and audit standards or legislation.
  • Establish action plans to address gaps and ensure ongoing compliance of the QMS.
  • Develop and update procedures to reflect customer codes of practice, industry legislation, and audit standard requirements.
  • Ensure that all relevant documentation is in line with current standards and practices.
  • Support the on-site trainer in effectively implementing updated company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
  • Provide assistance and guidance to ensure that training materials align with quality standards.
  • Oversee the quality of all products produced at the site.
  • Implement measures to maintain and improve product quality, including process improvements and corrective actions.
  • Attend HACCP Team meetings and contribute to discussions and decision-making.
  • Review documentation related to HACCP and provide input for improvements and updates.
  • Review trends in technical data according to business Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Support relevant teams with improvement plans and corrective actions based on data analysis.
  • Identify and raise non-conformances as per established procedures.
  • Take a lead role in all site audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up actions.
  • Ensure that audit findings are addressed promptly and effectively.
  • Act as a deputy for the Technical Manager in their absence.

Experience & Knowledge:

  • Level 3 HACCP training and Level 3 Food Safety.
  • Internal Auditing training.
  • An understanding of food microbiology.
  • An understanding of allergens and the management of allergens within food manufacturing.
  • Ability to work with Excel in terms of trending and data capture.
  • Experience of implementation and maintenance of a QMS to current BRC standards.
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