Quality Manager

• Annual Salary: Up to £50,000
• Location: Faversham, Kent
• Job Type: Full-time Permanent 

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Quality Manager to join our team. A BRCGS accredited food manufacturer committed to using only the finest GM-free ingredients. This role is crucial in maintaining the integrity, quality, and authenticity of our award-winning products. The Quality Manager will provide specialised insights and essential guidance on all technical and quality matters, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Provide specialist expertise and guidance to support the food safety culture 
• Ensure all products comply with customer specifications and manage the Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring compliance with the latest BRCGS standard and HACCP plans.
• Facilitate and manage technical audits, including GMP audits, contributing to the continuous improvement of site standards.
• Manage investigations, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Lead the HACCP Team and collaborate with the Sales and New Product Development (NPD) Teams to ensure product specifications are completed within agreed timescales.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure high standards of food safety and quality.
• Manage annual product traceability, withdrawal, and recall testing.
• Manage the periodic calibration of measuring equipment and complete allergen rapid testing, ensuring samples and swabs are sent to the lab within agreed timeframes.
• Contribute as part of the management team.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Quality Management role within the food manufacturing industry.
• Relevant qualification in food science or a related field.
• HACCP Level 4 Food Safety qualification or equivalent.
• Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to engage and develop others.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• IT literate, proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• High standards of numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail.
• Flexible with a hands-on approach and excellent collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work at pace and manage multiple deadlines.

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work with a team that values curiosity, responsibility, inclusivity, and bravery.
• Chance to contribute to the growth of a company that prides itself on a high-quality product and exceptional workplace culture.

Apply today for this Quality Manager position and a specialist recruiter will be in touch!