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The Role

The QA manager will support the Technical Manager to ensure that quality standards at the are being upheld. They will ensure tasks relating to quality, safety and legality are completed by supporting production and by carrying out specific tasks outlined by the quality management system. We are looking for an experienced QA manager or an ambitious and enthusiastic individual with quality assurance experience looking to further develop their career in a food manufacturing environment.

Duties:

* Managing the QA assistant team including the rota and ensuring shifts are covered

* Support the technical teams activity in ensuring compliance with the site FSQMS, any necessary audit standards and legal requirements

* Support factory compliance with FSQMS including managing and organising GMP and fabrication audits

* Support factory compliance with traceability requirements including leading traceability exercises and organising for tests of the system

* Manage and help maintain documents required to support FSQMS

* Manage the control of non-conforming products in the factory

* Manage product labelling within the factory to include the use and management of the labelling software

* Support the production of pack copies and finished product specifications

* Manage calibration of equipment and ensuring these get completed in a timely manner

* Be an active member of the site’s HACCP team

* Communicate effectively with production managers, supervisors, team leaders and operatives

* Compile KPI data for the technical department on a weekly basis for trend review

* Compile complaint information and support trend analysis

* Arrange microbiological sampling, and analyse trends from results

* Investigate trending issues, one-off concerns or opportunities for improvement through root cause analyses

* Deputise for technical manager as required

Desirable:

* Working knowledge of BRCGS food standard/similar GFSI standard

* Degree or equivalent in Food Science or similar preferred

* HACCP L3/FSL3 preferred

* Experience in high risk food manufacturing

* Experience in a supervisor/managerial position