Quality Manager (Food Manufacturing)

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Manager to join our team on an initial 12 month FTC.

The Quality Manager will play a pivotal role in upholding the integrity, quality and authenticity of our award-winning food products. In this role you will provide specialised insights and essential guidance on all technical and quality matters.

To thrive in this role, you must have exceptional organisational and relationship building skills with a high level of attention to detail. You will be a strong communicator, collaborating with colleagues and suppliers and demonstrating an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and service.

About Us

Karimix is a BRCGS accredited food manufacturer which takes pride in using only the finest GM free ingredients with no artificial additives. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and contribute to continued growth. We are looking for colleagues who share our core values; Curious, Responsible, Inclusive and Brave, and who are keen to play their part in creating an exceptional workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist expertise and guidance to support the food safety culture at Karimix
• Ensure all products comply with customer specifications
• Manage the QMS ensuring compliance with the latest BRCGS standard, and HACCP plans
• Facilitate and manage technical audits including GMP audits, contributing to the continuous improvement of the site standards
• Manage investigations, identifying root causes, implementing effective corrective, preventative actions and closeouts
• Lead the HACCP Team
• Collaborate with the Sales and NPD Teams to ensure product specifications are completed within agreed timescales
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure high standards of food safety and quality
• Manage annual product traceability, withdrawal, and recall testing
• Manage the periodic calibration of measuring equipment (e.g. probes and scales)
• Complete allergen rapid testing and ensure allergen samples and swabs are sent to the lab within agreed timeframes
• Contribute as part of the Karimix management team

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Quality Management role within the food manufacturing industry is essential
• Proven Technical expertise supported by a relevant qualification such as a food science degree.
• HACCP L4 Food safety qualification or equivalent
• Demonstratable leadership skills with the ability to engage and develop others
• Customer-focused with a commitment to customer satisfaction
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
• IT literate including Microsoft Word and Excel
• High standards of numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail.
• Flexible with a hands-on approach and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work at pace and manage multiple deadlines

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per annum

Location: Based onsite at Faversham, Kent