Negotiable Crediton, Devon

Technical Manager

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Manager to join an excellent Food Manufacturing Company based in Exeter.

With no day ever being the same the Quality Assurance Manager role offers genuine long-term progression and career development within a first-class manufacturing environment.

Role & Responsibilities:

Knowledge of GBCG Quality Management Systems and ensuring they are maintained and kept up to date.
Ensuring the BRC accreditation are maintained to a A Grade standard.
To ensure the food safety, legality and quality of finished goods and to continually challenge and improve the system.
Oversee and maintain technical systems, including BRC, HACCP and Codes of Practice
Oversee and maintain the HACCP function to ensure products are manufactured safely and to customer specifications.
Oversee the enhancement of existing Quality Management System (QMS), procedures, product protection, processing etc. and the introduction and training of new systems, procedures etc. ensuring the QMS is kept up to date with legal and customer requirements
Ensure clarity of site hygiene standards ensuring these are met and carry out independent documented hygiene audits
To attend daily production meeting and discuss technical/operational issues.
Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances, with a view to a reduction in numbers.
To seek to improve all internal processes to industry leading standard.
Validate and approve raw material, product and process specifications with the General Manager, Managing Director and Planning & Procurement Manager

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Someone who has experience with Technical/Quality management position in a FMCG Food environment.
Experience of dealing with major food retailers and discounters.
Experience of the retailer customer’s technical manufacturing standards and audit systems.
Understanding of Food Science, Food Engineering and Manufacturing relating to GBCG products and processes
Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and distil into meaningful information
First class presentation skills (written & verbal)

Package and Benefits:

45,000 DOE
20 days + 8 days BH, free on site parking, Free products
Exceptional long term career progression opportunities

How to apply:

Suitable candidates for the Quality Assurance Manager role should apply immediately using the ‘Apply Now’ button by calling Olly on 01275 371981 or by sending your CV directly to olivero@hunterselection.co.uk .

We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Hunter Selection is an employment consultancy and currently has permanent vacancies for Engineering and Manufacturing professionals throughout the UK. If you are looking for work in this area we may be able to assist you. Contact us directly on 01275371981 and discuss your requirements with one of our dedicated consultants.