Quality Systems Manager

OUR CLIENTPleased to be working with our client, F.D. Copeland and Sons who are seeking a highly capable Quality Systems Manager to lead, maintain and continuously improve their Quality Management System across food safety, auditing, compliance and Health and Safety. This is a hands-on, influential role where you will work cross-functionally, drive high standards, and ensure we remain fully compliant with BRCGS, ISO9001 and industry expectations. THE ROLEQuality Management SystemYou will oversee all elements of the QMS, ensuring documentation, standards and processes remain current, compliant and fully embedded across the business.Key responsibilities include:Oversee and maintain the Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Liaise, book and lead 3rd-party audits including BRCGS, ISO9001, EHD and OrganicEnsure all standards are up to date, implemented and trained out to relevant staffCo-ordinate the internal audit programme, including GMP and glass and hard plastic inspectionsLead the HACCP team, maintaining and reviewing HACCP documentation and risk assessmentsLead Threat and Vulnerability and Raw Material risk assessmentsManage the Supplier Approval programme for raw materials, packaging and service suppliers; complete supplier reviews with managementManage the Pest Control programme, liaising with contractors and reviewing site risk assessmentsOversee and close out customer complaints and nonconformances, supporting preventative and corrective actionsComplete ..... full job details .....