Quality Manager (QA Manager)

Quality Assurance Manager (QA Manager) My client a successful food manufacture is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager / QA Manager to oversee and all quality and safety compliance within a busy site located in Middlesborough. You will ensure all daily quality controls and audit functions are completed on site whilst adhering to customer and food standards. You will have excellent communication and leaderships skills. As a ‘people person’ you will manage, develop and lead and coach your team. This is an opportunity to really make a difference, drive change and continuous improvement on site. Key Responsibilities; * Working with customers develop Quality in line with QMS, BRC and HACCP * Manage site audits, GMP, system and traceability. * Lead and develop the Quality Team * Manage complaint investigations and respond to customers as required. * Review and develop all BRC, and customer standards * To identify, establish and develop departmental and customer KPIs. * Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, maximising profit and efficiencies * Maintain quality checks, making recommendations where necessary. * Document control management Skills and experience; * QA Management experience from a busy food manufacturing environment * High Risk, chilled short shelf life experience is essential * Degree in Food Science or relevant subject is desirable * Food Safety and Hygiene Qualifications * Experience of BRC accreditation, customer audits and QSM (Quality System Management) * Focused on continuous improvement, efficiencies and LEAN processes, ‘results’ orientated * Strong communicator * Leadership skills, keen to develop, educate and drive change from within * The Role * Sunday to Thursday * Permanent position * Career develeopment and progression * Salary competitive depending on experience