Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Forte Recruitment Solutions are looking for an experienced Quality Manager, who is compliance driven, to join our client within the Basingstoke area.

About the Role:-

Reporting to the Operations Manager this is a demanding front-line, high pressured & busy role.

The role of Quality Manager will require a highly motivated individual with a great attention for detail, enhanced analytical skills and excellent communication skills.

This role has a very wide variety of responsibilities. The main purpose of the role is to ensure that the depot, its employees, and its processes comply with all relevant regulations and specifications. This includes customer SLA s, health and safety, environmental, legal, quality standards, as well as any ethical and company policies.

Suited to a highly motivated, well organised individual, with a great attention to detail and strong communication skills. The successful Quality Manager will uphold the highest standards of working practices to maintain our current outstanding performance levels for both internal and external audit outcomes, and a safe working environment.

The Salary for this role is = GBP40,000 to GBP48,000pa Room for further negotiation for the right candidate.

Hours of Work = 8am to 5pm, 40hrs per week There will be the requirement to work 1 weekend in every 5 as a Duty Manager, on a rota basis.

Information about the company:-

This client, who is based in the heart of Basingstoke, is one of the largest and oldest produce importers and distributors. With an infrastructure that reaches across the globe, this client is truly an international player.

Since 1888, our client has been committed to bringing the world the highest quality produce, and making a positive & impactful difference to their employees, suppliers, customers and the environment. Today, our client is one of the largest importers in Europe and America.

What would be the main responsibilities?

The main responsibilities of the Quality Manager role are:-

• Manage the full Quality Assurance process.
• Implement Hygiene & Good Manufacturing Programmes.
• Maintain Quality Systems, Maintenance, Health & Safety and Training.
• Management of Food Safety processes and procedures.
• Prepare, facilitate, and arrange site meetings relative to training, compliance audits, and Health & Safety.
• Maintain records and data, update and complete.
• Prepare reports and summarise data as required.
• Work with the sales team to complete any retailer QA/Compliance records.
• Investigate and report customer complaints.
• Manage internal specifications, audits and Good Manufacturing Programmes.
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams regarding all relevant issues.
• Keep information accessible and fully up to date.
• Update job & industry knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
• Prepare for, participate and conduct audits such as; BRCGS, MHRA and safety audits.
• Oversee and manage the maintenance of the building and equipment and facilities.

What key skills would you need for the role?

The Quality Manager role does require certain skills, which include:-

• Strong customer focus, with enhanced analytical skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build a strong rapport both internally and externally.
• Ability to work as an individual or as part of a team.
• Ability to make quick decisions, work in a fast-paced environment with the agility to respond quickly.
• Strong prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Good knowledge of Food Safety legislation.
• Flexibility required, as additional hours maybe be required at short notice.
• Previous experience of working in the fresh produce industry Advantageous, but not essential.
• Previous experience in managing Contractors, advantageous Advantageous, but not essential.
• Previous auditing experience (BRGCS, SMETA, H&S) etc. Preferable.
• Food safety qualification, including IOSH Managing Safely - Preferable.
• There will be the requirement to lift product weighing approximately 20kg.

What are the benefits of working for this company?

The successful Quality Manager will be entitled to the following benefits:-

- 31 days holiday per year

- Company Pension

- Life Insurance

- Occupational Health Support

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Free parking

- Canteen

- Vending machines available on site

- On going training and development

- Promotional career prospects

- Permanent contract offered to the successful candidate

How to apply:-

If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this Quality Manager role, you can either contact us on our telephone number and speak to Claire, or alternatively, click the apply button and we will be more than happy to help you.

If you would like further information on this role, or any other role we have advertised, please contact Claire at Forte Recruitment Solutions.

Forte Recruitment Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of our end customer.