Quality Manager, Aberdare, South Wales, £30 – £35,000

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Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Manager to join a well-established, progressive manufacturer who are based in Aberdare, South Wales. The company are a leader in their field and have a growing product base supplying companies throughout the UK. The role is a days’ based position working Monday-Friday office hours.

 

The Role
Reporting into the Operation Manager, you will be responsible for co-ordinating all activities required to meet quality requirements, including legal compliance and customer expectations.
Duties will include:

  • Management, development and implementation of all Quality Management systems. BRC, ISO9001, ISO14001
  • Ensure the Company has the latest safety guidelines in place and remain compliant
  • Lead HACCP team and associated meetings
  • Establish best practice Quality documentation systems and on-line checks
  • Drive a ‘Quality Culture’ throughout all levels of the business
  • Day to day control of the Product Quality standards being produced across the site
  • Carry out root cause analysis on any internal or external Non-Conformance issues, with a view to preventing reputation
  • Liaise with internal departments to promote Quality objectives
  • Liaise with external suppliers and customers to ensure proactive quality requirements are met and improved where applicable
  • Carry out and oversee the relevant internal audit schedules required per QMS system
  • Ensure Environmental monitoring is relevant to the range of products being produced
  • Ensure ATP swabbing results are analysed with a view to improving hygiene standards
  • Control costs associated to Quality requirements
  • Establish routines for staff carrying out direct and indirect quality checks
  • Establish KPI’s necessary for business improvement in relation to all Quality matters
  • Become an active member of the SHE team, working to required safe standards.
  • Ensure product sampling and traceability allows full testing evidential documentation following a product recall type event.
  • Obtain QMS certifications (BRC, ISO)
  • Upskill staff in relation to Quality awareness
  • Reduce / eliminate customer complaints
  • Review Quality control methods, with a view to improvement and with an inclusive approach

 

The Candidate

  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRC
  • HACCP Level 4
  • Food Safety Level 4
  • Internal Auditor training
  • H&S Qualification
  • Development & Implementation of QMS
  • BRC Auditor (desirable)
  • Lead Auditor (desirable)
  • Implementation of AA grade BRC Standard (desirable)
  • Microbiology knowledge (desirable)
  • Knowledge of procedure writing
  • Effective Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Organisation and Planning
  • Attention to detail
  • Prioritisation
  • Proficient in use of IT

 

JK Recruitment
Please be aware that we receive a high volume of interest for each of our roles and we cannot guarantee we will be in touch if you are not shortlisted for the position. At JK Recruitment we aim to provide the best possible opportunity to take your career forward, we will be in touch within the next seven days if your application is successful. Please continue to visit www.jkrecruit.co.uk to keep up to date with further vacancies. 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