Quality Manager
Exeter
Up to £38,000 DOE
Fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing manufacturer of premium products in a Technical Manager role. This could suit a Quality Manager / Supervisor seeking the next step in their career
Based near Exeter, this position reports directly to the Technical Director and offers a varied workload split 50% office-based and 50% factory-based.
Quality Manager Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the workload of the Quality Team.
* Prepare, manage, and follow up on all internal and third-party audits, including BRCGS and customer-specific inspections.
* Coordinate HACCP program activities when required.
* Oversee day-to-day management of all Food Safety, Quality, and Compliance aspects.
* Investigate and respond to customer complaints.
* Troubleshoot technical and process issues on site.
* Validate shopfloor processes and machinery implementation.
* Support production efficiencies from a technical perspective.
* Provide technical guidance and training to the manufacturing team to build awareness of quality and technical issues.
* Manage pest control visits and ensure recommendations are implemented.
* Oversee external calibrations (scales, magnets, X-Ray).
* Support NPD technical sign-off during first productions.
* Provide cover for the Technical Director when required.
* Carry out other technical duties as needed.
Quality Manager Skills & Qualifications
* Degree in Food Science or related discipline.
* Proven experience in food manufacturing.
* Practical experience with BRC accreditation, ISO 9001, and HACCP.
* Desirable: Experience in internal auditing, customer audits, and handling customer technical queries.
* Flexible and able to work effectively under pressure.
Key Words
Technical Manager | QA | Quality Assurance | QMS | Quality Systems | Quality Audit | Technical Assistant | Food Science | Quality Supervisor | HACCP | BRC | ISO9001 | Food Manufacturing
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