Quality Manager (Food / Poultry Manufacturing)

Job Title: Quality Manager (Single site - Food / Poultry Manufacturing)

Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK

Salary: £42,000 - £46,000 pa dependent on experience.

Job type: Full time, Permanent

About Gafoor:

Gafoor is a dynamic and rapidly growing family-owned business in Preston. They are a key player in their sector operating on a national basis, supplying poultry products to leading blue chip manufacturers.

About the role:

We are looking to recruit Quality Manager who will take on responsibility for leading a team of quality controllers within our facility. The primary focus of the role will be to ensure that all products achieve the highest standards of food safety and meet a wide range of customer specifications.

This is a hands-on role, where your presence within the factory will ensure we continue to drive a culture of continuous improvement and ensure that the customer is always front and centre in our minds.

You will need to have worked in a similar manufacturing environment and have at least 3 years' experience managing a team.

If you are seeking the chance to join a well-established company who will offer you a rewarding career, then send your CV in for immediate consideration. Sponsorship will only be considered for this role from candidates who already have a valid VISA and who have worked at this level previously within the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of QA's in their day to day work across all departments
Stand in for the Technical Manager when required
Through visible leadership, ensure that a positive quality culture is encouraged, continuous improvement sustained, and best practices are shared
Contribute ideas for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of all quality systems
In partnership with the wider team, support the development and introduction of all new products, including the effective execution of trials and taste panels
Assist with internal and audits
Monitor and update improvement plans for customer complaints and non-conformances
Provide technical support to
the hygiene team and production teamsAbout you:

Essential attributes and skills:

A minimum of 3 years' experience managing a team in a similar environment in the UK.
Degree in food science or equivalent with experience of HACCP, traceability and general food safety or equivalent on the job experience
Experience within a BRC food production / manufacturing site within the UK
Strong communication skills and the assertiveness to challenge others where necessary
Strong work and team ethic, able to motivate and inspire others
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities at any one time
Excellent I.T skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Auditing skills
Analytical problem-solving skillsWhat We offer:

Individual development / training programs with funded training
Subsidized canteen
Staff shop / discounted products
PPE
On-site parking
Enhanced pension and holiday entitlement with continuous serviceIf you are seeking the chance to join a well-established company at an exciting stage in their growth, please click the APPLY button to send your CV in for immediate consideration.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Quality Manager, Food Safety Manager, Quality Improvement Manager, Quality Assurance Lead, Quality Auditor, may also be considered for this role
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed