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KHR Recruitment Specialists
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Rochester, Kent ME1 1FR
£34,000 - £40,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- KHR is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for a manufacturer in Rochester, offering a salary between £34,000 and £40,000 per annum.
- The role requires previous QA experience or a similar background in food manufacturing, along with strong problem-solving and people management skills.
- The Quality Assurance Manager will focus on achieving right-first-time manufacturing, driving continuous improvement, and managing quality and hygiene teams.
- Key responsibilities include maintaining Quality Management Systems, conducting audits, and managing supplier approval processes.
- Benefits include company events, a pension scheme, private healthcare, and annual salary reviews, with a standard work schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Rochester | Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 5.00 pm | 34,000 - 40,000pa
KHR is partnering with a distinguished manufacturer on the hunt for a highly efficient and hands-on quality assurance professional looking to step up into the role of QA Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing businesses in Kent who are passionate about their employees, products and customers.
Position Overview
As the Quality Assurance Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the business in achieving right-first-time (RFT) manufacturing, driving continuous improvement, and minimising wastage and downtime. You will work closely with the Head of Quality to build and maintain robust Quality Management Systems and ensure the highest standards of quality and hygiene are maintained throughout the production process.
Responsibilities
- Support the business in achieving the right first-time (RFT) manufacturing, continuous improvement, and minimising wastage and downtime
- Build and maintain Quality Management Systems alongside the Head of Quality
- Address daily quality and hygiene issues within the factory and implement effective resolutions
- Manage the Quality and Hygiene teams, providing coaching, development, appraisals, and disciplinary support
- Control non-conformance reports (NCRs) and root cause analyses (RCAs), following up on actions
- Ensure positive release of all products and maintain up-to-date equipment calibration records
- Conduct annual validations, and internal audits, and compile reports
- Manage supplier approval process and maintain relevant documentation
- Conduct shelf-life testing, traceability audits, and assist with handling customer complaints
- Train staff on QMS procedures, one-point lessons, and quality workshops
- Ensure appropriate control of hold stock and conduct trending and analysis of GMP, NCRs, complaints, and foreign bodies
- Prepare monthly quality dashboard and assist the Head of Quality with external audits
- Support the Hygiene team and provide cover for the Head of Quality during absences
Candidate Profile
- Previous QA experience or experience in a similar role within a food manufacturing environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent people management skills
- Experience with BRC and advanced food hygiene training
- Advanced literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
- A degree in food science or related discipline is desirable but not essential
Benefits
- Company events and activities
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Referral programme
- x1.5 overtime rate
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays (+ an extra day for each year of service, capped at 1 week)
- Service rewards
- Private healthcare
- Annual salary reviews
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