Senior Quality Manager

Senior Quality Manager

Leeds

£60-65k + Excellent package (inc. Car, Bonus & Healthcare)

Are you a Quality systems specialist?

Know your way around BRC, ISO9001 & 14001?

Want to work for an industry leading business, who deal with some of the world’s most recognised brands?

Reed Food & FMCG are partnering with this FMCG superpower to find a Senior Quality Manager – could this be the right role for your next move?

Job Summary:

• Maintain top quality standards (ISO9001, FSC, PEFC, ISO14001, BRC).
• Ensure packaging meets food contact regulations.
• Lead the charge on Integrated Management System for top-tier manufacturing.
• Be the primary Quality contact for the site.

Key Duties:

• Handle Quality inquiries as part of the Senior team.
• Stay updated on regulations and contribute technical knowledge to customer queries.
• Lead the HARA Plan.
• Manage Quality Department operations.
• Conduct internal and external Quality/Hygiene Audits.
• Oversee the Quality team, ensuring performance is regularly reviewed.
• Maintain Quality documentation for the Management system.
• Investigate complaints through root cause analysis.
• Report findings and solutions to the Management Team.
• Foster good relationships across departments.
• Promote a Quality Culture and maintain Quality Control equipment.
• Oversee daily Quality assurance activities.
• Compile and report Quality metrics.
• Seek ways to enhance product consistency and reduce failures.
• Manage documents of conformity for key customers.
• Communicate with suppliers, research facilities, and labs.
• Perform additional duties as directed by Senior Managers.

Performance Goals:

• Achieve high scores in Quality & Hygiene Audits.
• Enhance performance in accreditation audits.
• Streamline processes and reduce Quality Complaints.
• Cut non-quality costs and improve Customer Satisfaction.
• Meet monthly European targets.

Qualifications:

• Degree in food chemistry or related field.
• Experience with food contact materials regulations.
• Familiarity with migration reports and risk assessment is beneficial.
• Proficient in English and able to work independently.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a similar role within a packaging manufacturing business.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Interpersonal Qualities:

• Strong work ethic and ability to adapt.
• Good time management and attention to detail.
• Open to change and able to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude.

If you’re ready to take on this role and drive quality forward, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits Include: Company car, Pension, Healthcare and Bonus

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