Quality Manager

Imperial-Recruitment-Group-are-delighted-to-announce-that-we-are-working-in-

partnership-with-ICB-Distillers-who-are-recruiting-for-a-Quality-Manager-on-a-Permanent-basis.

Salary:-Competitive

Contract-Type:-Permanent

Location:-Middlesbrough

Hours:-Full-Time

Job-Purpose

To-ensure-the-effective-implementation,-maintenance,-and-understanding-of-ICB-Distillers-Quality-Management-System-(QMS)-and-HACCP-protocols-across-the-company.-

Ensuring-systems-and-procedures-meet-the-highest-quality-standards,-legal-requirements,-

and-customer-expectations.-Reporting-to-the-Technical-Manager,-you-will-
collaborate-with-various-departments,-ensuring-food-safety-and-quality-at-every-stage.

Responsibilities:

Quality-and-Compliance-Management:

Implement-and-manage-quality-systems-to-uphold-all-QMS-and-third-party-certifications,-including-BRC-standards.
Ensure-ongoing-HACCP-compliance-and-proper-risk-control,-participating-in-the-HACCP-team-and-monitoring-critical-control-points.
Oversee-document-control-to-ensure-all-procedures-and-policies-are-current.
Follow-up-with-implemented-programs-(GMPs,-Good-Hygiene-Practices,-HACCP,-

Allergen-Control,-Cleaning-and-Sanitation,-Pest-Control,-Equipment-Calibration,-

Organic-

Certification,-etc.)-to-ensure-compliance-by-all-employees-and-other-personnel-in-the-

manufacturing-facility.
Close-out-non-conformances-by-ensuring-corrective-actions-are-tracked-and-completed
Assist-in-investigating-and-correcting-quality-related-issues-(including-customer-complaints)-through-collaboration-with-other-

departments.
Product-Quality-Assurance:

Ensure-all-products-meet-QAS-and-customer-specifications-through-robust-monitoring-

and-compliance.
Audit-quality-control-of-raw-materials,-packaging-components,-labels,-and-finished-

products-to-ensure-compliance-with-established-specifications-and-regulatory-
standards

Coordinate-audits,-calibrations,-inspections,-and-samples-to-maintain-food-safety-

standards.
Production-Support:

Collaborate-with-Production-to-ensure-quality-and-safety-practices-are-integrated-and-

followed.
Receive-complaints-from-the-Technical-Manager-regarding-production-related-issues-and-conduct-necessary-investigations.
Support-New-Product-Development-(NPD)-by-attending-initial-production-runs-to-ensure-standards-are-met.

Systems-&-Process-Improvement:

Assist-in-the-implementation-of-policies,-operating-procedures,-quality-systems-and-

programs-which-ensure-proper-testing,-evaluation,-inspection,-and-technical-
support-in-order-to-meet-product-quality-standards.
Oversee-the-on-hold/fail-system-for-timely-disposition-and-reporting-of-held-stock.
Actively-contribute-to-process-improvements.

Team-Leadership:

Lead-and-develop-the-QA-and-QC-team,-fostering-a-performance-driven-culture-and

-identifying-training-needs.

Knowledge-&-Experience:

Educated-to-degree-level-within-a-food-science-or-food-technology-discipline

3+-years-in-a-senior-quality-assurance-role-in-food-or-drinks-manufacturing

Excellent-working-knowledge-of-food-hygiene-and-food-safety-requirements-as-well-as-

BRC-and-UK-Grocer-audit-requirements.

Excellent-people-management-skills

Strong-communication-skills

Good-attention-to-detail

For-more-information-on-this-opportunity-please-feel-free-to-contact-Imperial-

Recruitment-Group.

Imperial-Recruitment-Group-is-committed-to-being-an-equal-opportunities-employer.-We-celebrate-diversity-and-are-dedicated-to-creating-an-inclusive-environment-
for-all-employees.-We-welcome-applications-from-individuals-of-all-backgrounds,-

experiences,-and-abilities,-ensuring-fair-treatment-throughout-the-recruitment-
process.