Quality Assurance Manager

Swift Placements is recruiting on behalf of our third generation family business within the food industry, for a Quality Assurance Manager to join them on a full time permanent basis in their Preston Office. This is a real family run company with true values at the heart of everything they do.
The Role: As QA Manager, you will manage the quality function for site. The role involves effectively managing the quality system on site and taking responsibility for quality performance. Among other responsibilities, you will oversee a team of Quality Assurance Assistants and monitor their performance and training, ensuring that all products meet our intended standards.
This is a fully office based role Monday - Friday 8:00am - 17:00pm.
Key Duties:
* Maintain a working knowledge of BRCGS for Food standards as well as any changes in audit standards and industry legislation.
* Ensure that the Quality Management System (QMS) meets third-party and retail requirements.
* Conduct gap analysis to identify discrepancies between current practices and audit standards or legislation.
* Establish action plans to address gaps and ensure ongoing compliance of the QMS.
* Develop and update procedures to reflect customer codes of practice, industry legislation, and audit standard requirements.
* Ensure that all relevant documentation is in line with current standards and practices.
* Support the on-site trainer in effectively implementing updated company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
* Provide assistance and guidance to ensure that training materials align with quality standards.
* Oversee the quality of all products produced at the site.
* Implement measures to maintain and improve product quality, including process improvements and corrective actions.
* Attend HACCP Team meetings and contribute to discussions and decision-making.
* Review documentation related to HACCP and provide input for improvements and updates.
* Review trends in technical data according to business Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
* Support relevant teams with improvement plans and corrective actions based on data analysis.
* Identify and raise non-conformances as per established procedures.
* Take a lead role in all site audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up actions.
* Ensure that audit findings are addressed promptly and effectively.
* Act as a deputy for the Technical Manager in their absence.
Experience & Knowledge:
* Level 3 HACCP training and Level 3 Food Safety.
* Internal Auditing training.
* An understanding of food microbiology.
* An understanding of allergens and the management of allergens within food manufacturing.
* Ability to work with Excel in terms of trending and data capture.
* Experience of implementation and maintenance of a QMS to current BRC standards