We are seeking an Assistant Quality Manager to join a growing team within the FMCG industry in Aylesford. This role offers an exciting opportunity to ensure quality standards are maintained and continuously improved in a manufacturing environment.
Client Details
Well known FMCG nutraceuticals company
Description
Ensure required certification for business operations as required throughout the company are met.
Leads and manage all certification, customer and third-party audits including but not limited to (FSSC, NSF-GMP, Informed Manufacturer, RSPO etc)
Serve as key quality and food safety business partner, ensuring business success by solving production and product quality issues.
Ensure quality system strategy contributes to the organisation through risk reduction and cost saving.
Collaborate with manufacturing partners to drive continuous improvement programs and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
Prepare quality documentation and reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends including failed processes, stability studies, mock recalls, corrective actions, and re-evaluations.
Provides support, coaching and training to all employees in aspects of the company food safety and quality program.
Provide quality & food safety leadership and input into product and process development activities. Work with plant and research personnel to ensure product consistency.
Manage Root Cause, Corrective, Preventive Action, Risk-Based thinking implementation
Monitor trends and emerging issues within the quality & food safety business environments.
Lead and manage HACCP/TACCP/VACCP for the site
Serve in crisis management, food defence and HACCP role for quality & food safety issues and recalls/withdrawals.
Facilitate, monitor and manage product controls, incident, hold, quarantine, internal non-conformances, allergens, rework and rejected products, and customer complaints.
Conduct Preventive Control and other general food safety audits through GMP implementation
Monitor hygiene standards, pest control programs and the plant prerequisite programs to ensure compliance with all required GFSI and regulatory standards.
Assist with driving Quality strategy and improvements that focus on processes that have significant financial customer impact.
Profile
Relevant Chemical or Food science degree is preferred.
Previous quality control/ Quality assurance/quality inspector experience preferably with food/ingredient/ supplement manufacturing company.
Previous experience in Laboratory settings is preferred.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritise tasks and communicate timely and effectively on issues.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Familiarity or general aptitude for ERP and LIMS systems is preferred.
A high level of business English is essential for this role
Job Offer
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
Opportunity to work in a professional and supportive environment.
Chance to grow within the engineering and manufacturing department.If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an Assistant Quality Manager in Aylesford, apply now to join a leading company in the FMCG industry