Quality Manager

Quality Assurance Manager – Reed Food & FMCG

• Location: North London
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £40,000 - £44,000 – DOE
• Working Week: Monday – Friday

Reed Food & FMCG are currently partnering with a growing Food Business in North London, who are seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee the implementation of food safety and quality procedures in their factory, ensuring compliance with the BRC Global Standard. This role involves managing a team of Quality Control and Quality Assurance Auditors and reporting to the Group Technical Manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on maintaining high standards of product quality and operational excellence.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead the HACCP team, manage site plans, and ensure timely implementation of food safety measures.
• Conduct daily product taste panels and manage non-compliant product releases with clearance from designated personnel.
• Oversee factory complaint investigations and develop actions to improve performance based on collated data.
• Implement product control procedures such as recall procedures and ensure adherence to quality specifications.
• Provide technical advice and customer information in line with company procedures.
• Drive operational standards for food safety and quality in the factory, including control of pre-requisite systems like housekeeping, hygiene, and pest control.
• Manage and conduct internal audits, ensuring the site maintains grade A BRC accreditation.
• Facilitate product recalls/withdrawals and manage traceability challenge testing.
• Provide key performance reports and support business development through contributions to the food safety strategy.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Manager in the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC Global Standard, and food safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience managing a team of Quality Control and Quality Assurance Auditors.
• Ability to develop and implement effective quality control and safety programs.
• Strong analytical skills to assess quality performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of the organisation and external stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

To apply for the Quality Assurance Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.