Quality Manager (Food / Poultry Manufacturing)
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About the role
We are looking to recruit Quality Manager who will take on responsibility for leading a team of quality controllers within our facility. The primary focus of the role will be to ensure that all products achieve the highest standards of food safety and meet a wide range of customer specifications. This is a hands-on role, where your presence within the factory will ensure we continue to drive a culture of continuous improvement and ensure that the customer is always front and centre in our minds. You will need to have worked in a similar manufacturing environment and have at least 3 years' experience managing a team. If you are seeking the chance to join a well-established company who will offer you a rewarding career, then send your CV in for immediate consideration. Sponsorship will only be considered for this role from candidates who already have a valid VISA and who have worked at this level previously within the UK.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of QA's in their day to day work across all departments
- Stand in for the Technical Manager when required
- Through visible leadership, ensure that a positive quality culture is encouraged, continuous improvement sustained, and best practices are shared
- Contribute ideas for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of all quality systems
- In partnership with the wider team, support the development and introduction of all new products, including the effective execution of trials and taste panels
- Assist with internal and audits
- Monitor and update improvement plans for customer complaints and non-conformances
- Provide technical support to
- the hygiene team and production teams
- About you:
- Essential attributes and skills:
- A minimum of 3 years' experience managing a team in a similar environment in the UK.
- Degree in food science or equivalent with experience of HACCP, traceability and general food safety or equivalent on the job experience
- Experience within a BRC food production / manufacturing site within the UK
- Strong communication skills and the assertiveness to challenge others where necessary
- Strong work and team ethic, able to motivate and inspire others
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities at any one time
- Excellent I.T skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Auditing skills
- Analytical problem-solving skills
Benefits
Additional Information
Job Title: Quality Manager (Single site - Food / Poultry Manufacturing) Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK Salary: £42,000 - £46,000 pa dependent on experience. Job type: Full time, Permanent About Gafoor: Gafoor is a dynamic and rapidly growing family-owned business in Preston. They are a key player in their sector operating on a national basis, supplying poultry products to leading blue chip manufacturers.
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