QA Manager / Quality Manager

Quality Manager / QA Manager
Commutable from Bude, Launceston, Okehampton, Bideford, Tavistock and surrounding areas  
Up to £38,000 DOE

This is an excellent opportunity to work a for an award-winning Food manufacturer on the Devon/Cornwall border as a QA Manager / Quality Manager.  Reporting in to the site Technical Director you will be working within a fast paced, flexible environment that has significant growth plans. 

You will be responsible for managing the Day-to-Day Quality at this BRC accredited site 

As the Quality Manager / QA Manager, you will be managing the Quality function. You will be responsible for ensuring technical compliance in the factory and supporting NPD with the successful launches of new products. Developing internal procedures to meet the technical strategy for the growth of the business.

A key element of the role will be completing product specifications and maintaining technical compliance of raw material suppliers' information. Ensuring all customer specifications and pack copies are accurately submitted in line with the critical path deadlines.
You will ensure products are manufactured to specification, maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. This includes overseeing the maintenance of the QMS system and ensuring all staff are adequately trained in relevant procedures.
You will support the technical department with site audits and visits.
Supporting and developing the current technical team and imparting your experience and knowledge to aid the department and business in progressing to the next level.

The Quality Manager / QA Manager is Responsible for:
·Develop and submit technical documentation relating to finished product specifications, labelling details, and upkeep of raw material and packaging specifications, along with supplier approval.
·Gather and analyse technical data to fulfil customer and departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
·Oversee maintenance of customer portals and specification systems. Ensure successful BRC compliance is maintained and assist in preparing for own-label customer audits.
·Provide technical documentation and data as necessitated by customers and third-party requests.
·Complete internal audits of the factory and quality management systems. People management - you will lead, manage and develop a growing team.
You will have previous experience as a Quality Manager / QA Manager/ QA Supervisor, be dependable, knowledgeable, approachable and with good people skills. You will have good computer skills and an excellent telephone manner.

Salary and Benefits
·Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience.
·28 days holiday and additional holiday with length of service
·Company Pension Scheme
·Private Health Care
 
If the role is of interest then please send your CV today
 
Key words Technical Manager, Technical Team Manager, QA Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, QA Supervisor