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QA Manager

Employer
MorePeople
Location
Canterbury
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
5 Nov 2024
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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Quality Assurance, Technical
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details



QA Manager / Fresh Produce / Kent
Competitive

We are working with a leading fresh produce grower and packer and are looking for an additional team member - a QA Manager & Technical Assistant- to join their dedicated team. If you're passionate about ensuring quality and have a keen eye for detail, this could be your perfect role!

Job Overview:

As the QA Manager & Technical Assistant, you'll oversee the Quality Control team and ensure all products meet their high standards. You will work closely with the General Packhouse Manager, taking on technical tasks and occasionally deputising for the Packhouse Manager.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and supervise the Quality Control team.
  • Liaise with production and grading teams to ensure proper product handling.
  • Ensure all products meet compliance standards and perform quality assessments.
  • Monitor and improve production operatives' performance through training and feedback.
  • Manage packing/production specifications and maintain a label database.
  • Ensure hygiene standards are upheld and pest control is managed.
  • Prepare for technical and management meetings.
  • Conduct internal audits and analyse monthly shelf-life reports.
  • Investigate customer complaints and manage root cause analysis.
  • Handle external calibration checks and escort quality control visitors.


What they are looking For:
  • Experience: Production and quality environment knowledge with an understanding of fresh produce specifications.
  • Skills: Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to manage and lead a team
  • Flexibility: A dynamic, can-do attitude, able to adapt to changing tasks.
  • Qualifications: Level 2 Hygiene and food safety awareness, Level 2 HACCP.


How to Apply:
  • If you're detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for quality control, we'd love to hear from you, please apply via the link. Alternatively, for a confidential chat about this exciting role, please contact Luan on 01780 480530 or luan@morepeople.co.uk

Company

MorePeople are a specialist recruitment business for the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture industries. Founded in 2000 by two passionate foodies with vast experience in the industry, we’re a growing team comprising of a mixture of ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters passionate about the sector.

Offering a functional approach to recruitment, we have dedicated expert teams to assist in all roles across a business;

  • Commercial  
  • NPD
  • Operations
  • Technical
  • Growing
  • Agronomy
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • HR, Admin & IT
  • Rural Surveyors, Land Agents & Estate Managers

The team are committed to offering the best recruitment service for all professional roles within the sectors in which we operate.

Find out more on our website at www.morepeople.co.uk or call us on 01780 480530.

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
MorePeople
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
GB

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