Quality ManagerMain Purpose of Job: The main purpose of the job is to manage the quality and technical procedures and processes and to meet all requirements (including deadlines) assigned to the quality assurance & technical team.Relationships: You will exercise shared authority over allocated operatives in QA & Technical team. You would seek assistance from the Company Directors.Main Tasks of the Job:Manage the team to meet the needs of the technical documentation and reports, designing all relevant system and proceduresResponsible for the activities of the QA & T Department together with recommendations on resource requirements.Responsibility for compliance documentation with customers and suppliers in conjunction with the Commercial Team including specifications, supplier assessment questions and reviews and client submitted self-assessment forms and ancillary data sheets.Responsible for various quality systems and operate procedures including the FSQM, GFMS and HACCP manual:Follow relevant procedures to the role e.g. review processOperate concession control procedureMonitor and develop systems to meet needs of the businessMonitor resource requirementsArrange for reviews to be conductedArranging and hosting audits for accreditationTraining of employees up to Team Leader level in all relevant matters relating to their role, including regular review of training needsCheck & review relevant QMS records e.g. cleaning schedules, glass audits, check weight records, metal detector records etc.Manage the performance of your direct reports through:Appropriately delegating tasks to ensure completion of team objectivesProviding direction and encouragement to your team in accordance with company policies and proceduresProvide effective regular performance feedbackDiscuss any need for disciplinary action with HR, if necessaryRepresent the company at company supported professional groups and events.Chair the monthly management review meetingsTo advise the board of departmental issues.Working overtime as necessitated by business needs.The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.