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Quality Manager
Exeter
Up to £38,000 DOE
Fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing manufacturer of premium products in a Technical Manager role. This could suit a Quality Manager / Supervisor seeking the next step in their careerÂ
Based near Exeter, this position reports directly to the Technical Director and offers a varied workload split 50% office-based and 50% factory-based.
Quality Manager Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the workload of the Quality Team.
- Prepare, manage, and follow up on all internal and third-party audits, including BRCGS and customer-specific inspections.
- Coordinate HACCP program activities when required.
- Oversee day-to-day management of all Food Safety, Quality, and Compliance aspects.
- Investigate and respond to customer complaints.
- Troubleshoot technical and process issues on site.
- Validate shopfloor processes and machinery implementation.
- Support production efficiencies from a technical perspective.
- Provide technical guidance and training to the manufacturing team to build awareness of quality and technical issues.
- Manage pest control visits and ensure recommendations are implemented.
- Oversee external calibrations (scales, magnets, X-Ray).
- Support NPD technical sign-off during first productions.
- Provide cover for the Technical Director when required.
- Carry out other technical duties as needed.
Quality Manager Skills & Qualifications
- Degree in Food Science or related discipline.
- Proven experience in food manufacturing.
- Practical experience with BRC accreditation, ISO 9001, and HACCP.
- Desirable: Experience in internal auditing, customer audits, and handling customer technical queries.
- Flexible and able to work effectively under pressure.
Key Words
Technical Manager | QA | Quality Assurance | QMS | Quality Systems | Quality Audit | Technical Assistant | Food Science | Quality Supervisor | HACCP | BRC | ISO9001 | Food Manufacturing
