Shift Quality Assurance Manager
- Recruiter
- High Profile Resourcing Ltd
- Location
- Derby
- Salary
- 25000.00 - 35000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 18 Jul 2019
- Closes
- 25 Jul 2019
- Sectors
- Scientific & Pharmaceutical
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Shift Quality Assurance Manager - Food Manufacturing High Care
Location: Derbyshire
Salary: GBP25-35,000 + benefits
Working within our Client's business is an opportunity to thrive-a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around retailers and food service UK wide. You will be proud to work for a company with a strong history of ethics and a purpose of nourishing people.
Full responsibility for advising on all technical aspects of factory production and its environment on relevant shifts, ensuring that all products meet Customer and legal requirements, particularly for food safety. Working with factory team and auditing team to drive continuous improvement.
The Quality Assurance Manager must be able to react quickly to changing circumstances and make decisions based on fact. They should be independent of outside influence and not to be swayed by external factors. The Quality Assurance Manager is a hands on role requiring high organisation and the ability to operate at a high level of autonomy
The role:
Successful new product / process introduction through specifications, product information, reference samples, photographs, Use By schedules, proofing Specs, etc.
Design, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of HACCP based Quality Management System, including recording, storing and retrieval of records to demonstrate product quality, consistency and due diligence using industry best practice, customer best practice, BRC, Third Party / Legislative requirements / recommendations.
Monitoring of factory cleaning and housekeeping and hygiene standards through first hand auditing on the factory floor, analysis of Audit Reports and development of action strategies as a result of repeated / trending of non-conformances. Contribution to cleaning specification development.
Corrective action and control of non-conforming ingredients / product, products under hold, reject and returns and speed of action and problem solving.
Provide technical guidance, training and support to other departments, developing awareness and understanding of technical issues.
Responsible for the management of line Technical Staff, to include recruitment and selection, training and development, performance monitoring, counselling and disciplining.
Product / process / environmental improvements to meet Customer and legislative requirements and progress against internal KPIs
Daily reporting for the operation team, providing relevant information to facilitate problem solving and continuous improvement.
Liaise with Customers / Statutory Bodies during factory visits and audits providing information required and implementing corrective action where necessary (Management of Next Steps) and the compilation of response reports.
Analysis of microbiological and chemical results / trends and determination of corrective action / preventative measures as required and response to Customer Out of Specification reports.
Participation in the internal, independent auditing team as required.
Management of serious incidents and corrective actions / preventative measures.
Crisis Management (testing the system).
Water Quality Management.
To work in a manner that actively seeks to reduce any negative environmental impact in relation to the processes and procedures operating within their area and across the wider business e.g. reduction of waste, recycling etc.
Any other duties as may be required to fulfil the needs of the position
The person:
Degree educated or equivalent
Experience in similar High Care food or beverages industry, including auditing experience.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and organisational skills.
Team leadership qualities and personal development skills.
Initiative, self-motivated, well organised and assertive.
Logical approach, excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
Report writing and procedural writing skills.
Working knowledge of ISO 9000; BRC standard, HACCP, Food Legislation, and Food Hygiene.
Training, project management and coaching skills.
Able to demonstrate experience in establishing & maintaining relationships with Customers, external contacts, management colleagues etc.
Advanced Diploma in Applied HACCP Principles.
Advanced Food Hygiene
Internal Auditing