Quality Compliance Manager

Vickerstock is delighted to be working in partnership with our Food Manufacturing client whose aim is to create food ranges that brings bespoke experience and deliver exquisite artisan bakery and food to go products to their customers with the appointment of Quality Compliance Manager for their site based close to Banbridge.Reporting to the Technical Manager you will have responsibility for a small team, ensuring ongoing compliance with food safety, quality, legality and authenticity on site.

What you will receive

• Competitive Salary depending on experience
• Discounted on company products
• Free On-Site Parking
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Programme
• Staff Events
• Staff Learning and Development Opportunities

What your typical day will look like:

Management and delivery of BRCGS and customer requirements by ensuring that effective systems and procedures are in place and kept up to date with regards to NPD Trials, product launches, HACCP reviews, product specifications, sampling, testing, packaging approval, product labelling. Maintain site food safety, quality, authenticity and legal requirements and Quality Management Systems. Participation in site risk assessments to ensure they are completed for all tasks that may have an impact on site security, vulnerability and food safety, quality, authenticity and legality.

Your essential ingredients

• Minimum of 3 years relevant management experience in a Technical or Quality Assurance role, gained in a food manufacturing environment.
• Good working knowledge of BRCGS standard
• Can demonstrate sound technical auditing skills
• Experience in HACCP, VACCP, TACCP & Quality Management systems

Desirable Criteria (it would be great if you have these but don't worry if you don't!)

• 3rd level Qualification in Food related discipline
• Train the trainer qualification
• Level 3 or above HACCP Qualification
• Level 3 or above Food Safety Certificate
• Previous experience in dealing with customers
• Allergen training
• Working knowledge of retailer standards and audits
• Knowledge of the bakery industry

If this opportunity doesn't quite get the taste buds flowing but like me you are passionate about food, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.

Discipline(s): Food Manufacturing / FMCG

Job type: Permanent