MTrec are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based near Newcastle, by recruiting a Quality Manager to join their team on a 6‑month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone out of work or between contracts, looking to gain experience with a blue‑chip employer. In this critical role, they are looking for an individual with a ‘can do’ attitude and proven experience in a similar role.
Benefits
* Immediate start available
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Free on‑site parking
* Streamlined interview process
Responsibilities
* Responsible for all aspects of the Quality Management System (QMS) and HACCP food safety plan to maintain food safety compliance.
* Completion of cleaning validations and scheduled ATP & micro swabbing, line release, inspection audits, product analysis and positive release.
* Where non‑compliance of materials is identified, work collaboratively with factory teams, ensure internal communication and control of non‑conforming items, implement on‑hold as required and follow through to resolution.
* Manage the internal audit programme, update audit templates in line with retailer COPs and BRCGS food safety and other audit bodies as amended.
* Complete the annual audit schedule, assign internal annual audits, monitor compliance and report as a KPI.
* Responsible for the management of customer complaints including internal investigation management.
* Implementation of inspection and verification audits in line with the internal QMS and customer expectations.
* Completion of scheduled KPI reports and a key player in scheduled KPI performance reviews.
* Completion, training and management of Visual Quality Standards in line with customer requirements.
* Own supplier and packaging approval and ongoing supplier assurance, including supplier complaints.
* Supplier and packaging approval.
* Work with QA on quality/complaint investigations to determine root cause.
* Completion and maintenance of the packaging analysis.
* Own the compliance of ingredient traceability, pesticide, contaminants and microbiological analysis.
Qualifications
* Experience in a similar role in a FMCG/Food manufacturing environment.
* HACCP level 4.
* Food Safety Level 4.
* Lead Auditor.
* Supplier Assurance and risk assessment.
* Allergen awareness.
* Self‑motivated with a willingness to learn.
* Ability to cope in a busy environment.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
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