The Company

Our client are specialists in their market sector; they are looking for a QA Lead to join them on a permanent basis.

?The Role

• Ensure that the output from Production meets all company and customer quality requirements and standards.
• Provide support, guidance and training as required to operational teams (e.g., Sensory training, Basic Food Hygiene).
• Plan, prepare and conduct audits on the Quality Management and Food Safety (HACCP) systems ensuring that appropriate corrective actions are identified, implemented and re-audited.
• Ensure that all equipment and services required for quality purposes are maintained and calibrated.
• Ensure routine microbiological analysis on plant, raw materials and finished products.
• Maintain quality consumables on site within the agreed annual budget.
• Support and co-ordinate trials, as required, of new products, materials and processes.
• Assist the drive for continuous improvement ensuring that quality and food safety standards are driven forward using the most cost-effective methods.
• Represent the site as required on quality issues with customers, suppliers and statutory bodies as well as relevant site meetings.
• Coach the shift production teams against the quality framework standards and be an ambassador for the quality department.
• Will be working on a day shift system occasionally covering holidays on shift.

The Person

• Proven communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of food production process and legislation is essential.
• HACCP intermediate level essential.
• Competent computer skills required, Excel an advantage.
• Running and supplying reports to represent trending and analysis.
• Proven experience in food safety management and auditing.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, specifically relationship building, facilitation, written/verbal communication is essential.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Experience of working with in an FMCG environment preferably within a Quality function.
• Experience in developing, implementation and maintenance of food quality management and auditing.
• Relevant industry experience or a relevant degree or equivalent.
• Intermediate Food Hygiene desirable.
• Lead Auditor trained is advantageous but not essential.

The Benefits

• You will be working for a well-established growing employer.
• An excellent salary.
• A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.
• The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices.

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