Quality Assurance Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £33,000 to £37,000 per year |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 July 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Colchester, CO1 1XD |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Spider Web Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SWR4115 |
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Quality Assurance Manager - We are on the lookout for a dynamic and ambitious Fresh Produce Quality Assurance and Systems Manager to join our expanding team.
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to join the team in Colne Valley, just north of Colchester, Essex.
Why Fairfields Farm Crisps?
We're a family-owned independent farm. Since 2006, we've been growing and transforming our premium-quality potatoes into award-winning, hand-cooked crisps right here on our farm. As we set our sights on becoming the UK's first carbon-neutral crisp producer, we are looking for exceptional talent to join our amazing team who share our commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation. Recently, we've secured a significant contract that will see a 30% volume uplift, marking an exciting phase of expansion and investment.
Fantastic company benefits include:
- Competitive Salary: On offer is a salary of £33,000- £37,000 per annum
- Holiday: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Pension: Company pension contribution
- Free Parking: We provide onsite free parking
- Employee extras such as: Employee discounted products
About the role:
As our Quality Assurance Manager, you will report directly to both the Business Owner and the Operations Director. You will ensure the quality and safety of our products as we scale new heights. You will work closely with the Packhouse Team Leader and Yard Manager to maintain high standards of raw material quality, ensure efficient packing processes, and uphold our food safety culture. As our business continues to grow, you'll also play a crucial role in planning our facility expansion, working with our Technical Manager to develop and implement BRC systems.
This position offers exceptional growth opportunities, ideally suiting someone with aspirations to progress to a Production Manager role within the next few years.
Other duties will include:
- Ensure that packed potatoes meet required standards, are correctly labelled, palletised, and stored.
- Lead and train the packhouse team to ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and food safety culture.
- Work closely with the Business Owner and Yard Manager to understand all aspects of our potato production process.
- Maintain and complete all production records accurately.
- Assist in stock control of packaging and coordinate with Engineering to resolve any issues promptly.
- Partner with the Planner & Stock Controller to achieve On-Time-In-Full delivery scores.
- Maintain optimal staffing levels and minimise wastage.
- Efficiently allocate resources across shift teams.
Shift Pattern:
This role is based on a 45-hour week, Monday to Friday, but flexibility is key to fit around business needs.
About you:
You will be an enthusiastic and driven individual who thrives in a collaborative environment. You will need to have excellent people skills and problem-solving abilities. At least 5 years of experience in the food or drink industry, and ideally 2 years in QA/QC roles. Supervisory or management experience would be desirable. You are proficient in English and comfortable with computer applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Above all, you will be motivated to grow with Fairfields Farm and contribute to our vision of sustainable excellence.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with Fairfields Farm, apply now and become an integral part of our thriving, supportive team!
Please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Additional keywords: Quality Assurance, Food Safety, BRC Systems, Packhouse Operations, Sustainability, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Production Management, Fresh Produce Industry, Quality, Fresh Produce, Systems, Management
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