What you will enjoy doing
We are seeking an experienced and driven Quality Manager to lead our Quality function. This role is critical in ensuring that all products meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
You will be responsible for managing quality processes, leading a team, and driving continuous improvement to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities: Quality Manager
1. Lead, coordinate, and motivate the Quality team to consistently meet customer requirements
2. Drive strong communication and engagement within the team to improve quality performance and reduce customer concerns
3. Ensure all QC facilities and equipment are maintained to required standards, including calibration tracking and renewals
4. Oversee visual inspections, measurement, and functional testing in line with standard procedures
5. Manage non-conforming products and raw materials, ensuring proper control and reporting
6. Investigate customer complaints and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
7. Conduct internal audits and support external and third-party audits
8. Ensure compliance with HACCP principles and Food Safety Standards (FSSC 22000)
9. Coordinate food contact product migration testing with internal and external stakeholders
10. Carry out additional duties as required, aligned with the purpose of the role
What makes you great
11. Proven experience in a Quality Management role (ideally within manufacturing or FMCG)
12. Strong understanding of quality systems, audits, and compliance standards
13. Experience with HACCP and Food Safety standards (FSSC 22000 desirable)
14. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
15. A proactive approach to continuous improvement
What you can expect working with us
Salary up to £48,200 + 10% Bonus
Monday-Friday
At ALPLA, we stand for high-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000 colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue-chip clients across 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries
Benefits:
16. Life assurance from day one
17. Company Pension scheme
18. Car Allowance + Bonus
19. Maternity and paternity pay scheme
20. Christmas vouchers for you and your children
21. Long service awards
Our new perk box offering a wealth of benefits such as: -
22. Money off purchases such as food, drink, cinema, tickets, clothing, and homeware and so much more
23. A number of freebies across the perk box site, such as free coffees
24. Online access to free exercise and yoga classes with 24/7 access to qualified therapists