Headhunters Quality Assurance Manager.

Our client, a market leader in the food sector, is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager.

Requirements:

• Previous management / senior position in Quality in FMCG industry (Beverages Industry Beneficial)
• Previous experience with the requirements and accreditation of:
  • FSA
  • HACAP
  • ISO 22 000
• Working knowledge of OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety)
• Food Technologist qualification advantageous

The candidate will be responsible for:

• To develop, manage and control the quality assurance function and to ensure the company’s products meet the highest quality standards, customer expectations and compliance requirements

To perform trials to develop products.

• Management of, and responsibility for Quality Control within the plant.
  • ISO22000 Management and Training
  • Manage internal and external audits (FSA)
  • Design, manage and audit info systems
  • Perform & manage risk assessments (HACCP)
  • Prepare quality procedures, SOP’s and check sheets and implement
  • Manage finished and in process product quality
  • Manage quality incident investigations
  • Investigate and respond to customer complaints
  • Facilitate finished and in process quality related problem solving
• Raw Material Management
  • Develop raw material specifications quality docs and suppliers approval process
  • Oversee microbial analysis on incoming raw materials and certificate of analysis
• Management of onsite Lab.
  • Review micro analysis results and initiate appropriate corrective action
  • Manage long term integrity of laboratory equipment and systems
• Management of BOM maintenance and development.
• Management of Water Treatment Plants
• Management of CIP Processes
• Oversight on in house R&D
• Assistance with OHSA