Quality Manager

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 career 

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