Back to searchQuality Systems Manager
Zest
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 14 days
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB21NT, England
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Full Time
By applying, a CV-Library account will be created for you. CV-Library's Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy will apply.
Sonic Summary
- A leading manufacturer in the food industry is seeking an experienced Quality System Manager to enhance their Quality Management System (QMS).
- The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Systems or Technical Services within food manufacturing.
- Key responsibilities include managing audits, investigating customer complaints, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
- Candidates should have strong knowledge of BRC standards, HACCP, and excellent relationship-building skills.
- The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.
This is a key role focused on developing and maintaining a robust Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with customer codes of practice, industry standards, and food safety legislative requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop, maintain, and validate the site QMS to ensure operational and legislative compliance.
* Manage internal and external audit schedules and oversee corrective actions.
* Act as a key member of the HACCP team, ensuring the compliance of new processes and products.
* Investigate and respond to customer complaints and audit non-conformities.
* Liaise with customers on technical matters, ensuring exceptional service.
* Support and coach team members, including apprentices and placement students.
* Deputise for the Technical Manager and support QA operations as needed.
* Drive a culture of food safety and quality awareness across the site.
About You:
You will be a hands-on professional with a proactive approach and the confidence to operate in customer- and auditor-facing environments. You will have:
* Experience in Quality Systems or Technical Services and Auditing within food manufacturing.
* Lead Auditor training or equivalent would be desirable
* Strong knowledge of BRC standards, HACCP and Food Safety certified
* Excellent relationship-building, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
* The ability to work as part of a team and lead by example.
Your role will be liaising with various departments across the site, and the position will suit a self-motivated and engaging personality with the ability to communicate at all levels.
If your skills and experience align to the role - submit your application send your C.V to (url removed) or contact (phone number removed)
As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
