Interim Assistant Quality Manager
Location: Southall Middlesex Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30
Contract: 6-12 month interim placement
Our client is a global producer and supplier of French style bakery products including viennoiserie such as croissants and pain au chocolat alongside bread savoury items and ptisserie. Their frozen part baked and fully baked products are supplied to foodservice professionals retailers and bakers across more than 100 countries.
They are currently seeking an Interim Assistant Quality Manager to support the technical team in maintaining high food safety quality and compliance standards across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Health and Safety
Support and promote a strong health and safety culture across the site
Ensure correct PPE is worn and safety procedures are followed at all times
Identify report and investigate hazards accidents or near misses
Act as a role model for health and safety best practice
Food Safety and Hygiene
Support delivery of HACCP food safety hygiene and environmental standards
Maintain and review HACCP studies PRPs and food defence systems
Conduct internal audits including GMP allergen and system audits
Monitor food safety KPIs and implement corrective actions where required
Carry out root cause analysis for food safety incidents and non conformances
Support traceability exercises and allergen risk assessments
Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions
Quality Systems and Compliance
Support management of site quality management systems and accreditations
Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits
Log non conformances and manage corrective actions within group systems
Maintain traceability of ingredients work in progress and finished products
Ensure accurate documentation and positive product release through QA team
Team Management and Operations
Lead support coach and guide the quality team on food safety and hygiene standards
Monitor team performance and support improvement initiatives
Manage attendance and support staff training where required
Represent the quality team at meetings and support senior leadership during audits or visits
Deputise for the Technical Manager or HACCP team leader when required
Communication and Reporting
Communicate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders
Prepare reports and present quality and food safety performance data
Monitor training requirements relating to food safety and quality systems
Work closely with production engineering NPD and HR teams
Skills and Experience
Strong understanding of bakery operations and dough processes
Experience working within food manufacturing preferably within bakery production
Minimum 3 years experience in a quality management or technical role
Previous people management or team leadership experience
Strong communication and presentation skills
Good IT skills including Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
Strong understanding of health and safety and food safety systems
Experience working to retailer standards and customer audit requirements
Technical Knowledge and Certifications
HACCP Level 3 certification
Internal auditing qualification
Good understanding of BRC and ISO 22000 standards
Knowledge of retailer food safety standards including M&S WR and JS
Experience managing allergen controls supplier assurance and traceability systems
Experience conducting internal audits root cause analysis and corrective actions
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Degree in Food Science and Technology or a related discipline
Advanced food safety training such as Food Safety Level 4 and HACCP Level 3
Training in food defence food fraud allergen risk management traceability and pest management
Strong understanding of BRC and retailer food safety standards
Desirable
Master's degree in Food Science or related field
Advanced HACCP Level 4 certification
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality or technical professional within food manufacturing to join a global bakery business and support the continued delivery of high food safety and quality standards.
If this role sounds like something you would be interested in please apply below.
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