Our client is an established, market-leading manufacturer of food products. As part of their continued growth and commitment to the highest food safety standards, they are seeking a proactive and driven Quality Assurance Manager to take overall ownership of the site’s Quality Assurance, Food Safety Management Systems, and regulatory compliance.
What You'll Be Doing
- Drive the full implementation and ongoing operational adherence of the site's Food Safety and Quality Management System.
- Serve as a core leader on the site HACCP team, taking ownership of HACCP plan maintenance and ensuring strict site compliance with BRCGS / GFSI food safety frameworks.
- Supervise, train, and mentor a team of QA Assistants, ensuring standardized product inspection methods, in-process checks, and lab testing procedures.
- Ensure all manufactured product batches meet strict internal quality benchmarks, national statutory regulations, and client-specific parameters.
- Lead formal investigations into customer complaints or product discrepancies, establishing robust corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans.
- Audit plant hygiene practices, sanitation schedules, and processing environments; design and deliver practical GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) training for production personnel.
- Oversee raw material/packaging incoming inspections, laboratory equipment calibrations, and routine analytical testing.
What We're Looking For
- University degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or a related MQF Level 6 (or equivalent) scientific discipline.
- Experience within a food manufacturing environment or a similar QA role is advantageous
- Proven team management capabilities with an organized, methodical approach to site procedures.
- Excellent technical problem-solving capabilities, high attention to detail, and proficiency in report writing and documentation drafting.
- Fluent in English with strong interpersonal skills; ability to maintain high quality standards under dynamic, deadline-driven production schedules.
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