Quality manager

Fantastic opportunity for a Quality Manager in Billericay, Essex! We are looking for a Quality Manager to join our team. You will work in and manage a small team to meet the departments needs including technical documentation, reports, writing systems / procedures to ensure compliance with legal and accreditation standards for food safety and quality. As the Quality Manager you will have experience gained within a similar role. You will have experience in supervising a team and managing BRCGS Food Safety compliance system. You will have qualifications in HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety Level 3. The role offers scope to learn more about the technical aspects of seasoning production and apply quality systems experience to further modernise its management. Quality Manager Main Purpose of Job: The main purpose of the job is to manage the quality and technical procedures and processes and to meet all requirements (including deadlines) assigned to the quality assurance technical team. Relationships: You will exercise shared authority over allocated operatives in QA Technical team. You would seek assistance from the Company Directors. Main Tasks of the Job: Manage the team to meet the needs of the technical documentation and reports, designing all relevant system and procedures Responsible for the activities of the QA T Department together with recommendations on resource requirements. Responsibility for compliance documentation with customers and suppliers in conjunction with the Commercial Team including specifications, supplier assessment questions and reviews and client submitted self-assessment forms and ancillary data sheets. Responsible for various quality systems and operate procedures including the FSQM, GFMS and HACCP manual: Follow relevant procedures to the role e.g. review process Operate concession control procedure Monitor and develop systems to meet needs of the business Monitor resource requirements Arrange for reviews to be conducted Arranging and hosting audits for accreditation Training of employees up to Team Leader level in all relevant matters relating to their role, including regular review of training needs Check review relevant QMS records e.g. cleaning schedules, glass audits, check weight records, metal detector records etc. Manage the performance of your direct reports through: Appropriately delegating tasks to ensure completion of team objectives Providing direction and encouragement to your team in accordance with company policies and procedures Provide effective regular performance feedback Discuss any need for disciplinary action with HR, if necessary Represent the company at company supported professional groups and events. Chair the monthly management review meetings To advise the board of departmental issues. Working overtime as necessitated by business needs. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation