Quality Manager

Established in the 1980's, Surya, part of Flying Trade Group is a rapidly expanding family owned business with a £168 million annual turnover and 1458 strong employee base. With our flagship Laila brand, 17 quality grains, 200k tones milling capacity and BRC AA grade facility, we are a major Global Foods supplier in the Asian, Oriental, European and Afro-Caribbean sectors. Expanding fast into mainstream FMCG territory.

We are expanding our Technical team and are now looking for a Food Quality Manager to join our business.

The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker who will proactively assist with improving the quality systems of the company through internal audits, participation in process improvement programs, and interaction with key customers / suppliers.

The role is site based at our offices in Harwich, Essex, CO12 4PT.

Salary - Competitive (DOE)
Hours- 8am-5pm or a variation of
Days- Monday to Friday (Flexibility required as per the business needs)

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Site Group Head of Technical, you will oversee and manage all quality compliance within a busy food manufacturing site in Harwich, Essex. Candidates will need to be able to commute and / or relocate to our 11 acre site.

Duties to include:
Implement and maintain quality systems to uphold the highest standards.
Lead and coordinate BRC audits with finesse and confidence.
Ensure compliance with HACCP Level 3 standards to guarantee food safety.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Oversee quality assurance processes from raw materials to final products.

Experience:
Previous experience in a food management role is required
Previous experience of supporting with BRC audits
Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, including HACCP principles
Experience in quality assurance and implementing quality control measures
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advantageous but not essential
5+ years' relevant work experience in a similar FMCG organisation
HACCP minimum level 3
TACCP/VACCP level 2 minimum
Internal Audit certificated
Knowledge of BRCGS Version 9
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail