Quality Manager £Competitive DOE + Benefits Commutable from Bath, Trowbridge, Chippenham, Bradford on Avon, Frome, Devizes, Warmister and surrounding areas An exciting opportunity for an individual with Technical/Quality management experience, gained within a food manufacturing environment. Reporting to the site Operations Manager and responsible for a small team the aim of this role is to manage and coordinate the on-going technical integrity of all processes and products produced, ensuring compliance to the Company's Quality Management System for both own manufactured products and those sourced from third parties. You will be responsible for ensuring all recognised food safety standards are always met. The successful candidate will need to be confident in assessing and managing technical risks, ensuring the NPD process is managed efficiently, and all customer requirements are met. In addition, managing and developing the Environmental Policy and processes will be a requirement. This role is hands on and varied - it will range from cooking trials, goods in checks and internal audits to talking to international customers and regulators. It is essential that you have experience within the FMCG, food or drink sector. Key Responsibilities of the Quality Manager will include: ·Develop and maintain the on-site quality management system to ensure continued BRC/GFSI accreditation ·Liaise with the various food standard bodies e.g. BRC, Halal, Soil Association, FSA, EHO and international authoritative bodies ·Lead, motivate and develop the quality team ·Act as HACCP team leader, maintaining the site HACCP system for both products manufactured on site and those supplied by third parties ·Manage the Company supplier approval and monitoring system, undertaking supplier reviews, visits, and audits, thereby maintaining the Supplier Assurance Programme ·Provide technical input and communicate the investigation and resolution of product non-conformities ·Manage and monitor customer complaints and investigations to comply with quality performance targets ·Manage the Specifications team to ensure that the development of new product launches is done in a timely and legal manner ·Assist with NPD and Process Development on new and existing products. ·Manage the Goods-In Lab Analysis process ·Manage and develop the site environmental policies. ·Develop the ERP system to leverage further efficiencies. Quality Manager Qualifications and experience: ·Diploma/Degree in Food Science and Technology or comparable HACCP and Auditing (internal/external) qualifications ·Proven experience in the implementation and maintenance of ideally BRC or similar GFSI accreditation ·Experience of BRC site accreditation and retailer visits/audits ·Experience and understanding of Export Regulations Quality Manager Benefits ·Pension (4% matched) ·Life cover 2 times ·Holidays 25 days plus Bank Holidays ·Christmas AND New Year Shut down This role is commutable from Bath, Chippenham, Warminster, Devizes, Trowbridge, Swindon and may suit a candidate that has previously worked as a Technical Manager, Technical Supervisor, QA manager, Quality Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Technical Team Manager....Read more...
R&D Lab Chemist Wigan£12.50phMonday-Friday8:00am-4:30pm We are currently recruiting for an experienced R&D Lab Chemist for our Chemical Manufacturing client in Wigan. The successful candidate will join a well-established, large COMAH site working days. R&D Lab Chemist Requirements:
Hold a BTEC / HNC in Chemistry (or equivalent Level 4 qualification in chemistry)Ability to follow chemistry testing techniquesExperience working in a busy lab environmentPractical hands-on attitudeStrong verbal and written communication skillsWillingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including wearing and maintaining PPEA desire to work with team members to improve processes and product qualityFlexible approach to workingExcellent attention to detail including housekeepingCalibrationGood IT skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, ERP systemsGood understanding of sampling and product testingUnderstanding of chemical processes
The R&D Lab Chemist Responsibilities will include:
Undertake experimental work in accordance with the R&D ManualRecord all process information regularly and clearly to allow review and generation of commercial process instructionsPreparation of laboratory samplesTesting and evaluation of Raw MaterialsTesting and evaluation of competitors productsCalibration of equipmentProvide suitable data for transfer purposesSupport QA issues in relation to Rework / Complaints / Incidents / RejectsRecord work and generate reports as requestedPrepare samples for dispatchRegular project reviews with Laboratory ManagerProvide support for Production and QC departmentsSupport and train new staff in all procedures including all of the aboveImmediately report any incident which the management need to address using the appropriate reporting systems in place Ensure that all duties/activities associated within quality control department are carried out in compliance to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality management systems
Keywords:R&D Lab Chemist/ Lab Chemist / R&D Chemist / R&D Lab Tech / Research & Development Chemist / R&D Laboratory Chemist Please contact amy.mchugh@winsearch.uk for more information.Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering & Manufacturing, Food & Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain & Procurement and Professional Services. View our latest jobs today on our website http://www.winsearch.uk and follow us on LinkedIn.ManHOur clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!
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