Food Safety and Quality Assurance Director

2 days ago


Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom Charlie Bighams Full time

At Charlie Bigham's, we are committed to delivering exceptional quality and safety in our food products. As an Academic Quality Assurance Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our commitment to excellence is upheld.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have expertise in food science/technology and HACCP level 3 certification. The position involves leading quality assurance initiatives, overseeing safety protocols, and collaborating with operations teams to guarantee that every product meets the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain and promote a QA and food safety culture by setting standards, implementing procedures, auditing, training, and developing teams across the site.
  • Develop and maintain a suitable training program to raise awareness and drive improvements in GMP & Quality.
  • Lead site inspections and audits aiming to drive improvements in GMP standards by working in collaboration with the site's operation team.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within food quality and safety and follow up with appropriate improvement plans.
  • Lead complaints and near-miss investigations and associated improvement plans in conjunction with other departments.
  • Manage concessions to minimize disruption to site operation whilst ensuring quality and food safety standards are not compromised.
  • Support/lead investigations on internal rejections and food safety/quality incidents.
  • Ensure quality and food safety management systems are developed, reviewed, updated, understood, and implemented.
  • TA team management including Rota and technical team cover.
  • Maintain site quality systems and documentation to the required standard.
  • Responsible for smooth running taste panels and associated action planning.
  • Lead or support quality projects as required.
  • Lead activities to ensure site quality targets and objectives are met.
  • Make day-to-day decisions with regards to quality and food safety-related issues.
Requirements
  • Food science/technology related qualification.
  • HACCP level 3.
  • Analytical thinker, able to understand data and draw compelling business proposals.
  • Available to work outside of normal hours and bank holidays if required.
  • IT proficient (Microsoft office and Windows environment).
Estimated Salary Range:

$65,000 - $80,000 per annum

Benefits
  • Company pension.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Discounted or free food.
  • Free parking.
  • Life insurance.
  • On-site parking.


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