Quality Manager

Established in the 1980's, Surya, part of Flying Trade Group is a rapidly expanding family owned business with a £168 million annual turnover and 1458 strong employee base. With our flagship Laila brand, 17 quality grains, 200k tones milling capacity and BRC AA grade facility, we are a major Global Foods supplier in the Asian, Oriental, European and Afro-Caribbean sectors. Expanding fast into mainstream FMCG territory.

Surya Foods is expanding its Technical team and is looking for experience Food Quality Managers.

• Salary - £40,000 to £60,000 (DOE)
• Hours- 8am-5pm
• Days- Monday to Friday (Flexibility required as per the business needs)

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Site Group Head of Technical, you will oversee and manage all quality compliance within a busy food manufacturing site in Harwich, Essex. Candidates will need to be able to commute and / or relocate to our 11 acre site.

• Implement and maintain quality systems to uphold the highest standards.
• Lead and coordinate BRC audits with finesse and confidence.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP Level 3 standards to guarantee food safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee quality assurance processes from raw materials to final products.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a food management role is required
• Previous experience of supporting with BRC audits
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, including HACCP principles
• Experience in quality assurance and implementing quality control measures
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking