QA Manager

About the role

We’re looking for a QA Manager to ensure that quality standards at Pieminister Kitchens are being upheld. Reporting to our Technical Manager you will ensure tasks relating to quality, safety and legality are completed by supporting production and carrying out specific tasks outlined by the quality management system.  We are looking for an experienced QA Manager or an ambitious and enthusiastic individual with quality assurance experience looking to develop their career in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing the QA Assistant team at Pieminister including the rota and ensuring shifts are covered
• Support the Technical team’s activity in ensuring compliance with the site FSQMS, any necessary audit standards and legal requirements
• Support factory compliance with FSQMS including managing and organising GMP and fabrication audits
• Support factory compliance with traceability requirements including leading traceability exercises and organising for tests of the system Manage and help maintain documents required to support FSQMS
• Manage the control of non-conforming products in the factory
• Manage product labelling within the factory to include the use and management of the labelling software
• Support the production of pack copies and finished product specifications
• Manage calibration of equipment and ensuring these get completed in a timely manner
• Be an active member of the site’s HACCP team
• Communicate effectively with production managers, supervisors, team leaders and operatives
• Compile KPI data for the Technical department on a weekly basis for trend review
• Compile complaint information and support trend analysis
• Arrange microbiological sampling and analyse trends from results Investigate trending issues, one-off concerns or opportunities for improvement through root cause analyses
• Deputise for Technical Manager as required 

About you

Essential:

• Good communication and attention to detail
• Experience of working in technical team within a food manufacturing environment
• Experience of supporting FSQMS within a food manufacturing environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem solving skills

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of BRCGS food standard/similar GFSI standard
• Degree or equivalent in Food Science or similar
• HACCP L3/FSL3 preferred
• Experience in high risk food manufacturing
• Experience in a supervisor/managerial position

About our pay and benefits

We offer a comprehensive package, which like our pies aims to cater to all. From free food, time off to support your passion to training, coaching and skills based progression plans. There’s something for everyone here.

• Salary of £35,000 with up to 15% of annual salary in bonuses
• Quarterly Performance Bonus (up to 7.5% of salary) Annual Business Performance Bonus (up to 7.5% of salary)
• Plan for the future with company pension contributions
• 29 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus 1 day extra per year you work with us (up to 4 years)
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling
• 1 paid volunteering day a year
• All the pies you could eat at cost price
• Up to £500 worth of pie and mash for the wedding of your dreams
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Staff discount meals in our restaurants and lunch on us every week (Pie day Friday!)
• Continuous training and development to grow within the world of pie

About Pieminister

From a small pie kitchen, café and festival stall in 2003, Pieminister has grown into the UK’s No 1 premium hot pie brand. An independent family business with its foundations firmly rooted in sustainability, Pieminister is a B Corp and aims to be Net Zero by 2040: just one of the commitments laid out in the company’s Pies Planet People goals.

With a growing number of Pie & Mash restaurants opening across the UK and 100s of retailers and pubs stocking their award winning products, Pieminister has gained a reputation as the go-to pie for those in the know.

The company is led by its original founders, brothers-in-law Jon and Tris. Their Pie Crew is a strong team of enthusiastic, entrepreneurial people who work hard and have fun. Everyone is included, respected and is committed to drive positive change together, one pie at a time!

As part of our Pies Planet People goals, we are committed to promoting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and has their voice heard. As an equal opportunities employer we want our workplace to be somewhere everyone knows they are truly welcome.