Qa Manager

Job Title: QA Manager
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Reference: HB7819
Our client is a leading food business who supply to a variety of the major retailers. As they continue to expand and grow their presence in the marketplace they are now seeking a driven and ambitious QA Manager to join their business.
Reporting into the Technical Manager, this role is an excellent opportunity for a Food professional looking for their role upwards to join a well-respected food manufacturing company that supplies premium products to a number of retailers.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
HACCP Implementation:
* Ensure effective implementation, maintenance, and achievement of HACCP requirements for top-tier food safety.
Risk Evaluation and Control:
* Play a pivotal role in evaluating risks and defining controls before introducing new processes, products, or raw materials.
Quality Management Systems:
* Understand, implement, and review quality management systems associated with food production to uphold safety and quality standards.
Audit System Management:
* Implement, maintain, and review an audit system, ensuring critical procedures for product safety, legality, and quality are in place.
* Collaborate with the Technical Manager to manage audits and non-conformance reports.
Effective Communication:
* Engage with internal and external stakeholders to meet technical needs.
*Support the Technical Manager and deputize in their absence.
Team Leadership:
* Lead and inspire the Quality Assurance team.
*Manage recruitment, training, and development to ensure optimal team performance.
KPI Management:
* Generate technical business KPI information.
* Communicate trends and proactively address issues to drive continuous improvement.
Safety and Standards:
* Ensure a safe working environment for the QA team, meeting H&S manual standards.
* Enforce the company's quality standards for every product.
Root Cause Analysis:
* Investigate non-conformities in raw materials and product quality.
* Identify root causes and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
Quality Plan Development:
* Develop and implement a comprehensive Quality Plan aligned with the company's quality objectives.
Collaboration:
*Collaborate with colleagues to address concerns.
*Identify training needs and foster a culture of quality awareness throughout the production process.
Quality Culture Improvement:
* Drive the Quality Culture Improvement Plan, contributing to continuous enhancement of quality standards.
In return you will be given a generous salary and package and the opportunity to develop your career within a profitable and growing food manufacturing business.
If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on for more information.
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