Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: East Midlands
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
About the role:
We are proud to be partnering with a leading client in the food manufacturing industry to recruit an experienced Quality Manager. This is a pivotal role within the site technical function, reporting directly to the Technical Manager. You will take ownership of quality across the site, leading a dedicated team and ensuring the business operates to the very highest standards at all times.
Key responsibilities:
-Directly lead and develop the on-site quality team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
-Maintain site audit readiness at all times, ensuring full compliance with BRC standards and all customer requirements.
-Manage, maintain, and continually improve the site's Quality Management Systems (QMS).
-Deputise for the Technical Manager in their absence, providing strong technical and strategic leadership across the site function.
-Lead and manage all external audits on site, including BRC certification audits and customer visits, acting as the primary point of contact.
Essential Requirements:
-Proven ability to lead and manage a team
-Strong knowledge of BRC standards
-Sound understanding of HACCP principles
-Minimum 5 years' experience in food manufacturing
-HACCP and Food Safety qualification
-Food-related degree
What is on offer?
-A senior, high-impact role within a well-established and respected food manufacturing business.
-Clear pathway to Technical Manager level for the right candidate.
-The opportunity to truly own and shape quality on site, leading a dedicated team and making your mark.
-Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.
The ideal candidate will be working in a similar position within food production. If you feel this exceptional opportunity is for you and you meet the above criteria, then click apply and send us an updated copy of your CV - alternatively you can send through your C.V to (url removed) or phone (phone number removed).
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