Qa Manager

An excellent opportunity for a QA Manager to join this world class Food manufacturer.

This is a leading Food Business who pride themselves on high levels of product quality and technical compliance. Supplying foods to all the major multiple retailers.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday - Friday role.
• Job Security - successful business who are part of a major food group.
• Fully site-based role.

THE QA MANAGER

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA Manager to join our client's team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of our QA teams, comprising 22 team members across both shifts. You will play a crucial role in developing our client's staff, creating Personal Development Plans (PDPs), and identifying training needs to ensure continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage the QA team, including two supervisors (one for each shift) and QA team leaders.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide hands-on coaching, mentoring, and support to QA team members, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Oversee customer visits, including pre-production and first production events, to ensure smooth launches in collaboration with NPD and operations teams.
• Drive continual improvement initiatives, including transitioning to a paperless QA system and standardizing raw material quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on business development projects and strategic investments.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A degree in a relevant field (e.g., Food Science, Food technology) preferred.
• Proven experience in a managerial role within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
• Experience in developing and implementing quality management systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using paper-based systems is advantageous.

If this QA Manager role is of interest and you would like to investigate this further, apply TODAY!!!

Kandhu Recruitment are specialist recruiters within the Food, Drink and FMCG Sector

"Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants."

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