Quality Manager

The purpose of this role is to lead, manage and develop the Quality department. To ensure the sites processes and procedures are maintained allowing for the safe and legal production of products produced the correct quality standards and in line with customer specifications., Reporting to the Technical Manager, responsibilities for the role will include:

• Assisting the factory in the preparation and delivery of successful Third-party audits (BRCGS), resolving any issues identified.
• Ensuring the Food Safety Quality Management System is fully implemented within the factory.
• Monitoring and improving factory standards with regards to GMP and Hygiene
• Continuously working to improving factory standards and finished product quality.
• Dealing with day-to-day quality issues, conducting investigations on Out of Spec Process / Procedures, Investigating and managing the root causes of issues identified to reduce them in line with technical KPIs.
• Collaboratively working with other departments to continually raise site standards.
• Championing the Food Safety Culture and a Quality Focus in the factory
• Improving site hygiene through training, cleaning method challenges, post clean inspections and sign offs.
• Leading the site HACCP team and developing a HACCP system with clearly defined quality controls for all areas and ensuring that process verifications and validations are being conducted for relevant site processes.
• Ensuring line QAs and other operations staff are effective within their areas, developing their competencies though training and mentoring.
• Work closely with the Production Team to ensure FG are produced to the required site specification.
• Review and counter checking pack labels prior to launch to ensure they are accurate and compliant to legislation requirements.
• Stepping up in Technical Managers Absence to lead the Technical & Quality Department.
  
  A good communicator, able to liaise confidently with management/customers and engage, motivate, and develop team members.
• Ability to manage issues and raise concerns in a timely manner.
• High standards of personal hygiene.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Able to work flexibly in line with business requirements including attending off site meetings.
• Self-motivated.
Desirable
• Food Science / Technology Qualification.
• Knowledgeable in Food Manufacturing Hygiene and Safety Standards.
• Knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety Standard.
• Knowledge and experience of Good Manufacturing Standards.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Microbiology
Skills and Attributes
• Can accurately follow instructions.
• Leads by example.
• Detail oriented and forward thinking.
• Having a 'can do' attitude.
• Highly motivated and focused.
• Can work under pressure.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends if required
  
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Find a rewarding career, working with great people At Compass Group UK & Ireland, we match incredible individuals to rewarding roles and cultivate environments where our people can let their personality and passion shine through. As the UK and Ireland's leading food services partner, we know that when our people feel valued, our clients and customers feel the difference. That's why, when you step into a career with us, you'll be part of a truly supportive network with all the ingredients to go further. We pull out all the stops to make every moment at Compass Group UK & Ireland meaningful, with training schemes and development opportunities on the table for our team members who want to go the extra mile. Could you be our next team member? Why Compass? Joining Compass Group UK & Ireland is about more than getting onboard with the no. 1 team. It's about giving yourself the very best shot at a fulfilling career. We're people powered. That's why we make it our mission to recruit talented people and then help them to thrive, rewarding excellence every step of the way. Find a career that makes you smile A job you truly want to get out of bed for needn't be just a dream. With an exciting range of Compass careers to explore, now is the time to step into a role that inspires you. A role that lets your strengths shine, teaches you invaluable new skills, and drives your career path forward. As the UK and Ireland's favourite food services partner, we've got a position for every taste. Whether you want to bring flavour to our portfolio of brilliant brands as one of our talented culinary professionals, or you're a natural born leader with the management skills to motivate a frontline team, you'll thrive in one of our varied Compass Group UK & Ireland jobs. Compass Group UK and Ireland Compass Group UK & Ireland is the UK's leading food and support services provider. Operating in some 6,000 + locations across the UK & Ireland, Compass provides expert catering, cleaning, and facilities management services to a range of clients and sectors across the country. Tens of thousands of talented people providing tasty, well-cooked food and support services to improve the health and wellbeing of workers, school children, hospital patients, military and visitors to the nation's major sports and cultural events.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families