Quality Assurance Lead

Role Overview

• Support of the Packaging and Manufacturing Quality Manager with the Strategic Quality Planning whilst contributing to improve and maintain a high quality and food safety maturity level within the Andover Site.
• Monitoring of the FSMS and QMS Objectives, KPIs and continues improvements.
• Overseeing and effective management of FSMS/QMS:
• Non-conformance system –RCA, CAPAs, Concessions, Q&FS Risk Assessments
• Document Management System
• Internal Audit Management System
• Supplier Management – SAQ, audits, supplier quality notifications
• Deputy Team Leader for ASC Food Safety Plan (HACCP)
• Change Management
• Consumer and Customer Complaints
• Implementation and maintenance of standards (Organic/ ISO9001/ FSSC/ KOSHER) and management of the processes.
• Interaction and collaboration with other Departments (e.g. Manufacturing, Procurement, Facilities, Regulatory etc.) to ensure implementation for FSMS/QMS activities.
• Support the implementation of new product and continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in FMCG industry, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Food safety qualification (or other recognised by past employer).
• University Degree (i.e. Sciences, Math) or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience with Quality Management System.
• Demonstrable proficiency in audits against internal standard / by third party.
• Have experience of designing and delivering training packages and working as a supplier of training solutions.
• Leadership capabilities, with the ability to work effectively cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication with the ability to present detailed information.

Benefits

• Yearly bonus based on personal contribution and financial performance
• Flexible working options
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays
• Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre
• Perkbox – employee discount scheme with discounts online, in high street stores, cinema, holidays, restaurants and many more
• Pension scheme with your contributions matched for up to 10% of your salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• SimplyHealth Cash plan
• Onsite Staff shop and online staff discounts
• Bupa Private Medical Insurance