Quality Manager.

Location: Carlisle area

Overview: The role is with a food manufacturer that produce products for major retailers in the UK. The ideal candidate will have experience in a hands-on, factory facing and retailer focused food industry background. They’re also happy to look at supervisors stepping up. 

Experience Required: 
•    As Quality Manager, you will possess in-depth knowledge of food safety regulations, quality management systems, and experience in the chilled foods sector.
•    Previous experience within a technical or quality assurance department
•    Food related qualifications and operating within the guidelines of BRCGS and customer standards 
•    A good level of knowledge of label and product specifications information 
•    Knowledge of technical requirements within a low-risk factory environment 
•    Able to demonstrate areas of change culture 
•    Proven experience in developing and implementing quality management systems
•    Excellent leadership and team management skills
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities: 

•    As Quality Assurance Manager, this role involves leading a quality team to ensure that all products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance
•    Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems (QMS) specific to chilled food products
•    Conduct regular audits and inspections of production processes to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
•    Stay updated on changes in food safety legislation and ensure that the company’s practices are aligned with the latest requirements
•    Manage and lead the company's response to any quality or safety incidents, including product recalls or customer complaints
•    Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging proactive problem-solving and innovation
•    Drive initiatives aimed at reducing waste, improving efficiency, and minimizing quality-related cost
•    Prepare regular reports on quality performance, including non-conformance reports, corrective actions, and audit results

To Apply:

If you're interested in this opportunity, please send your CV quoting reference JO/TNT/1650 to josh@truenorthtalent.co.uk or phone 07830 944145 for a confidential discussion. 

We are seeking applications from talented Quality Managers, Food Safety & Quality Managers, Quality Assurance Mangers, Chilled Foods Quality Supervisors, Quality Assurance Leads or Product Quality Managers, who live in Carlisle, Heathhall, Annan, Longtown and surrounding areas. 

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