Quality manager

Quality Manager £38,000 per annum, + up to 10 % bonus, Permanent, Mon-Fri 37.5 or 40 hour week, flexible start finish times, BS10 Bristol, 33 days holiday, Pension, Staff discount, Parking Established food manufacturer are recruiting for a Quality Manager, FMCG Quality manager to continue developing their career in a food manufacturing environment. This opportunity has become available due to an internal promotion and will report to the Technical manager. They will ensure tasks relating to quality, safety and legality are completed by supporting production, carrying out tasks outlined by the quality management system. We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance manager or an ambitious and enthusiastic individual with quality assurance experience within the food industry looking to take the next step in their career. Areas of responsibility for the Quality Manager, FMCG Quality manager: Support the technical teams activity ensuring compliance with the site FSQM and any necessary audit standards and legal requirements Support factory compliance with FSQMS including managing and organising GMP and fabrication audits Support factory compliance with traceability requirements including leading traceability exercises and organising for tests of the system Manage and help maintain documents required to support FSQMS Manage the control of non-conforming products in the factory Managing the QA assistant team including the rota and ensuring shifts are covered Manage product labelling within the factory using labelling software Support the production of pack copies and finished product specifications Flexibility for occasional cover on shifts (only Monday to Friday) Manage calibration of equipment ensuring these are completed in a timely manner by external contractors Be an active member of the site's HACCP team Involvement with BRC activities Communicate effectively with production managers, supervisors, team leaders and operatives Compile KPI data for the technical department on a weekly basis for trend review Compile complaint information and support trend analysis Arrange microbiological sampling, and analyse trends from results Investigate trending issues, one-off concerns or opportunities for improvement through root cause analyses Deputise for technical manager as required Skill set suitable for the Quality Manager, FMCG Quality managers role: Qualified with a Degree or equivalent level qualification or by experience in Food Science or related subject matter Previous experience in a supervisory/managerial position Experience in high risk food manufacturing This role would be the ideal position for someone who has experience of working in technical team within a food manufacturing environment HACCP L3/FSL3 trained BRC or BRCGS working knowledge of food standard/similar GFSI standard are preferred but not essential knowledge would be preferred but not essential as training can be provided Possess a good level of communication and attention to detail Experience of supporting FSQMS within a food manufacturing environment Good problem solving skills work to strict timeframes This is an excellent opportunity for the Quality Manager, FMCG Quality manager to support the Technical Manager in a growing, successful and established business to ensure that quality standards are maintained and adhered to. Benefits for Quality Manager, FMCG Quality manager Include : Salary of £38,000 + up to 10% bonus Monday to Friday working 37.5 or 40 hour week Flexible start finish times 33 days holiday including bank holidays Employee discounts scheme On-site parking Pension Progression opportunities Please apply for this role through the job board or apply direct to (url removed) or for further information, please call (phone number removed). Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy