A leading food business and part of a growing global FMCG group, to are looking to add to their team for a Quality Systems Manager / Assistant Technical Manager.
The Role
- Ensure food safety, legality, quality, and integrity through the development, implementation, and adherence to technical policies and procedures
- Play an active role in achieving site accreditations, ensuring compliance and audit readiness for BRCGS and customer audits
- Develop and implement robust traceability systems for transparency and regulatory compliance
- Lead pest control strategy, protecting product integrity and a hygienic production environment
- Oversee product testing and environmental monitoring to prevent contamination
- Investigate customer complaints, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventive actions
- Deliver training to site personnel on food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
- Monitor and manage site trends and risks
- Manage the site QA and Hygiene teams, ensuring daily standards, checks, and monitoring are completed correctly
- Oversee the non-conformance system end to end
- Coordinate and maintain the internal auditing process to meet BRCGS and customer requirements
What They're Looking For
- Strong understanding of food safety, legality, compliance, and quality standards in food manufacturing
- Previous experience in a technical or quality role within food manufacturing
- HACCP Level 3 or higher
- Food Safety and Hygiene certification level 3 or higher
- Strong understanding of HACCP, VACCP, TACCP
- Leadership and team development experience
- Working knowledge of SAP advantageous
- A proactive, can-do attitude and strong communication skills
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Food Safety & Quality Systems Manager in Essex employer: Zest Recruitment
Join a dynamic and growing food importer and distributor that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. As a National Account Manager, you will benefit from comprehensive training, exposure to an exciting product range, and opportunities for international travel, all while enjoying a supportive team environment and a clear path for career progression. With 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays and a company car, this role offers not just a job, but a meaningful career in the thriving food industry.
