Total 13 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in crewe cw1 4qj

Role overview

At The Compleat Food Group we’re on a mission to create tasting food that’s better for people and the planet, we call it ‘Food to
Feel Good’. We pride ourselves on being a business that gives equal emphasis to HOW we operate as well as the financial results we
achieve.




Our 3,500 (and growing) fantastic people are what make this possible. They are passionate about creating delicious products for UK
consumers, leading retailers and our exciting, market leading brands, which include Wall’s Pastry, Squeaky Bean and Unearthed.

We currently have a great opportunity for a QA Supervisor to join us at our site in Crewe. This will be a 12 month Fixed Term
Contract.

QA Supervisor - Savoury

The main purpose of this role is to carry out technical and supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s
policies and applicable laws.

Key Duties

* Support and assist with unannounced BRC preparation
* Implementation and maintenance of customer COP
* Unannounced Audit preparation
* Audit performance (Standard, Customer, Legal Requirements)
* Customer Complaints Reduction
* Maintain Quality Management System
* Carry out Internal Audits
* Metal Detection higher level knowledge
* Provide Quality/ Food Safety Training to Production teams
* Management of the pest control site visits and non-conformance close outs
* Validation work
* Drive Factory Hygiene and Quality Standards
* Manage Environmental Swabbing Plan
* Manage Paperwork compliance checks
* Manage Taste Panel results
* Manage GMP, Glass & Plastic audits
* Manage relevant non-conformances
* Investigate customer complaints
* Raise Supplier complaints
* Train factory staff on any required procedures
* Create and prepare procedures, forms, and product quality standards
* Record and Report on Technical KPI's
* Coordinate product trials
* Be able to carry out intake checks of product delivered to site
* Coach production workers on numerous areas, including, but not limited to; Allergen running sequences, CCP's, Food Safety, and
Control Material Usage Variance (Life)
* Follow up and review schedule for the following; Daily production date checks, Daily interface/support, Weekly review with Tech
Managers, supervisors and planners, Swab % results, Raw Material Issues, Shelf Life Results, and Product Quality.




Benefits:

* Free vend products
* Free parking
* 2 volunteering days a year
* Company pension




Qualification's and Experience:

* Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene
* Level 3 HACCP
* Experience in a QA Role in a food manufacturing environment




Key Skills and Knowledge:

* Microbiology
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy, i.e., paperwork
* Must be able to communicate effectively across departments and work well with others
* Good English (written, verbal) and good basic numeracy
* Ability to work in an organized, methodical manner
* Good IT skills
* Ability to understand & apply the requirements stated by line manager of; current applicable food legislation, BRC Global
Standard, and customer codes of practice
* Good analytical abilities
* Able to coach on procedures and process, when non-conformance is identified




Desired personal qualities:

* Energetic, and enthusiastic
* Self-motivated
* Flexible attitude

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).Interview Date: To be confirmed.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic, highly motivated and resourceful person with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Quality Assurance team. As the Pharmacy Assistant in QA, your role will be to work alongside the Chief Pharmacy Technician in QA and assist in the Quality Management System required to maintain the equipment and environment within the Aseptic unit. You will assist in carrying out the day to day monitoring and testing (both physical and microbiological) of the environment, processes and the finished products. You will be responsible for ensuring that where appropriate the findings are accurate and are reported in a timely manner.



You will be based at Tunbridge Wells hospital in Pembury. This position is for anyone with an interest in improving product quality through monitoring and inspection ensuring products meet specification. No previous experience is necessary as you will undertake specialist training from the minute you start. A professional career progression plan will be drawn up to help you gain more knowledge, progress within the role, become more confident and expand on your skills in QA. There will also be regular reviews to discuss progress and plan for the next set of actions.

As a Pharmacy Assistant in QA you should hold the required qualification and grades in Maths and English as set out in the job description.

If you are looking to gain knowledge and experience in QA and if you enjoy investigating how and why things happen this job is for you!

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.


Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Interview Date: To be confirmed.




This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

Apply today to work as a Quality Controller for our client who makes pastries and cakes for its shops and external customers.

Staffline is recruiting a Quality Controller in Crewe.

The rate of pay is £13.52 per hour.

This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday. The hours of work are between the hours of 6am to 6pm, as some flexibility is required on shifts.

Previous experience in a similar role as admin, QC, or QA and food background environment experience is required.

Your Time at Work

As a Quality Controller, your duties include:

- Ensuring that the quality of the product is assessed correctly
- Making sure that production carries out the correct processes and procedures
- Assisting other team members with safe food practices

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker will be able to work as part of a team, identify correct processes in the manufacturing area, and support the site with quality-checking products. You will have the ability to identify potential problems and show good attention to detail.

Strong competency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required.

Previous experience in a similar role as admin, QC or QA and food background environment experience is required.

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn £13.52 per hour
- Monday to Friday
- OnSite support from Staffline
- Free car parking on site
- PPE provided
- Full training provided

Job Ref: 1COMPC

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change.

This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.

Apply today to work as a Quality Controller for our client who makes pastries and cakes for its shops and external customers.

Staffline is recruiting a Quality Controller in Crewe.

The rate of pay is £13.52 per hour.

This is approximately a 12-month contract with the potential to extend further depending on the client.

This is a full-time role working Monday - Friday, with flexible days.

Previous experience in a similar role as admin, QC, or QA and food background environment experience is required.

Your Time at Work

As a Quality Controller, your duties include:

- Ensuring that the quality of the product is assessed correctly
- Making sure that production carries out the correct processes and procedures
- Assisting other team members with safe food practices

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker will be able to work as part of a team, identify correct processes in the manufacturing area, and support the site with quality-checking products. You will have the ability to identify potential problems and show good attention to detail.

Previous experience in a similar role as admin, QC or QA and food background environment experience is required.

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn £13.52 per hour
- Monday to Friday
- OnSite support from Staffline
- Free car parking on site
- PPE provided
- Full training provided

Job Ref: 1COMPC

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change.

This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.

Resident Quality Engineer

Monday to Friday

Permanent role

40 hour working week

£16.83 Per hour

Experience required for Resident Quality Engineer based in Crewe

• Good understanding of manufacturing principles
• Automotive 1st Tier supplier experience
• Good problem-solving skills
• Awareness of IATF 16949 & VDA standards
• Broad and varied experience working within a Quality Function in automotive industry /Soft trim (desirable)
• Working knowledge of APQP, Global 8D, PPAP, SPC, CPK, Taguchi, Ishikawa, Poke-Yoke, Kaizen and 6 Sigma processes
• Experience of vehicle assembly and manufacturing processes
• Good working knowledge of MS Office products, especially Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective time management
• High self-confidence level
• Strong analytical skills
• Self-sufficient, self-motivated and proactive
• High attention to detail

Details of Resident Quality Engineer based in Crewe

• Receive and monitor supplier and customer concerns
• Pre-empt, prepare and deliver data as required in customer-based meetings to all levels.
• Act in a pro-active manner as "window" for communication between customer located at the assembly plant.
• Collate data and report back day to day concerns between the customer and the business.
• Create, issue, co-ordinate and track 8D corrective action process in accordance with required timescales
• Communicate with business manufacturing plants to request and follow up with outstanding data from the plants.
• Obtain and monitor all relevant Parts Submission Warrants
• Check manpower requirements for any in-plant activities.
• Support in the control, training and education of agency rework staff
• located within the customers' assembly plant
• Maintain compliance with Quality systems
• Strict adherence to the Company and department's IATF 16494 procedures and instructions
• Immediately report any major concerns and roadblocks to Management.

Click apply for the Resident Quality Engineer role based in Crewe

We have an excellent opportunity to join our Trust within our Governance Team in Maternity and Children Services. We are looking an experienced midwife or nurse who is passionate about improving the quality and safety of patient care, you will be joining at an important and exciting time in our journey. This role plays a key role in the delivery of the Trust’s continuous quality improvement and patient safety programmes leading the maternity quality assurance agenda in line with the Trust Policies & Procedures and best practice guidance including CNST submissions, saving babies lives and ATTAIN.

Working with the Head of Maternity Governance and senior management/directorate teams, you will lead maternity services in meeting its statutory requirements and clinical governance objectives by monitoring and reporting on the progress of national drivers such as Care Quality Commission standards and regulations, regulatory initiatives such as Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle, NHS Resolution Maternity Incentive Scheme, Maternity 3 year single delivery plan, Maternity Core Competency Framework, Clinical audit agenda, MBRRACE and the Perinatal Mortality Review Tool, MatNeoSip, and the national maternity reports relating to Ockendon, Kirkup, Nottingham and other maternity service reviews. The post holder will ensure triangulation of information and intelligence from National and Local drivers.

The person will be required to participate in the on-call provision.

This role will be responsible for the leadership and line management of the Maternity Quality Assurance Team in the development of key audit programme and maternity guidelines.

• Support the Head of Maternity Governance on monitoring standards of a range of clinical governance, clinical effectiveness and audit activities.
• Responsible for leading the maternity quality assurance agenda in line with the Trust Policies & Procedures and best practice guidance including CNST submissions, saving babies lives and ATTAIN.
• Work closely with the Head of Maternity Governance, the senior management and directorate teams within Maternity to ensure meaningful and proactive triangulation of data
• Leadership and management of the Quality Assurance Team, including Maternity PDN team, student placement facilitators, the maternity audit programme and maternity guidelines.
• Lead on the development of policies and procedures and associated documentation related to maternity quality assurance to ensure they comply with Care Quality Commission standards, NHSR risk management standards and any other external monitoring bodies.
• Be regularly visible / present in clinical areas, encouraging interaction with all groups of staff and gathering ‘soft’ data to enable triangulation of data and establish effective working relationships.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

The Trust’s core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients – the first of its kind in the country.

We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atStandard Level.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interview Date: 7th August 2024


This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Interview Date: 7th August 2024

We are the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, and our presence in the US and China positions the Group well in these high-growth markets. We leverage our consumer insight and scale to provide innovative food that offers quality, choice, convenience, and freshness. Around 18,500 colleagues operate from 44 sites across our three markets supplying a portfolio of over 2,900 products across meals, pizza & bread, salads and desserts to leading grocery retailers in the UK and US, and international food brands in China.
Quality Assurance Manager – Crewe
We drive our own success
Mon-FriPermanent £40,000
- £45,000Bonus scheme Private Healthcare Why join us?

We’re constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fueling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realise their potential and build a brilliant future for themselves at Bakkavor.

What we do.
Our Bakkavor Bread site based in Crewe, Cheshire make specialty hand-crafted flatbreads, baguettes, doughballs and ciabattas for customers including Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsburys, Waitrose and our own Pizza Express brand.

About the role.

- Participate and direct QA team to observe and audit production processes and GMP, ensuring products are made to specification and within customer codes of practice and Bakkavor standards, reporting findings to managers as appropriate
- Assist in delivery of site standards for visits and audits either through direct input, indirect support and / or organisation of QA team activities
- Coordinate non-conformance findings including actions taken and report to relevant department ensuring completion of any required corrective actions
- Ensure products and ingredients are evaluated against specification
- Support the promotion of a quality culture and help to develop the quality management system
- Coordinate QA requirements for product launches e.g. update of required documentation / systems, liaison with Process team / line support to ensure product is manufactured to correct standard
- Plan and co-ordinate work of the QA team to meet requirements of the quality management system and the needs of the business

About you.

Ideally you will have a good practical working knowledge of food safety legislation and quality requirements.A strong QA background is desirable for this role but more importantly you will be energetic, punctual, proactive, and reliable with the ability to lead, guide, and motivate others towards achievement.HACCP knowledge, a food science qualification or equivalent and experience in the manufacturing industry within a high care / high risk environment will be favourable

What you’ll receive.
As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.
You’ll enjoy:

- A stakeholder pension scheme
- Personal accident Insurance
- Free independent mortgage advice
- Employee assistance programme
- A range of voluntary benefits


- Holiday purchase scheme
- Additional life assurance
- Dental & hospital cash plans
- Discounted tutoring for children
- Access to financial learning tools
- Affordable loans via your salary
- Proud to be and loyal service awards


- Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions

Proud to be Bakkavor.
We’re proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We’re proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. We’re driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business – come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team!

Find out more and apply.


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Job Purpose

Checking quality requirements across the Wrights Food Group, ensuring that product is manufacture in line with Factory Product
Specifications, Food Safety, Food Legality, Factory Hygiene Standards. Reporting any NCRs and GMP issues.

Main Duties

* Ensure a safe working environment for all employees, visitors, and contractors, across all facilities, by strict enforcement of
WFG Health and Safety ( H&S ) Policy and by developing a proactive culture to reducing accidents .
* Ensure products are checked against the weight and dimension specifications and report any out of spec issues.
* Taking environmental swabs, air plates, water testing and collecting products, to register and send for micro testing
* Monitor hygiene standards throughout the factory and reporting any issues so that cleaning can be arranged of machinery and /
or areas.
* Carrying out Glass, Plastic, Brittle Plastic, Ceramics and GMP Audit Checks and completing a nonconformance and / or
Engineering Job sheet, where required.
* Working with the New Product Development, assisting in Factory Trials with carrying out weights and taking photos where
required.
* Ensure we are working with up-to-date factory online and packaging specifications.
* Carry out internal audits to the required schedules, ensure all factory paperwork is fully audited and checked before filing
away.
* Where any issues are raised, complete a nonconformance and / or Engineering Job sheet, where required.
* Ensure daily taste panels are collected and carried out.
* Manual temperature checks on all chillers and freezers throughout the factory.
* Ensure internal calibrations are carried out on a daily and weekly basis and report any issues.



Skills and Competencies

* Experienced QA Operative with knowledge of meeting customer product quality. expectations and site accreditation standards.
* Knowledge of Quality Assurance / Food Safety systems.
* Sound numerical and negotiation skills.
* Good level of IT skills (e.g., Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook)
* Ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
* Energy, drive, and determination to succeed.

Key contacts:

* Internal – Specifications, Supply Chain, Operations, Planning, NPD, Commercial, Quality, Hygiene, and Engineering teams.
* External – Key customer, equipment, Accreditation Bodies, EHOs.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job tasks and you will be expected to carry out any other
reasonable duties or requests not included above.

Job Advert

Job Purpose

Checking quality requirements across the Wrights Food Group, ensuring that product is manufacture in line with Factory Product
Specifications, Food Safety, Food Legality, Factory Hygiene Standards. Reporting any NCRs and GMP issues.

Main Duties

* Ensure a safe working environment for all employees, visitors, and contractors, across all facilities, by strict enforcement of
WFG Health and Safety ( H&S ) Policy and by developing a proactive culture to reducing accidents .
* Ensure products are checked against the weight and dimension specifications and report any out of spec issues.
* Taking environmental swabs, air plates, water testing and collecting products, to register and send for micro testing
* Monitor hygiene standards throughout the factory and reporting any issues so that cleaning can be arranged of machinery and /
or areas.
* Carrying out Glass, Plastic, Brittle Plastic, Ceramics and GMP Audit Checks and completing a nonconformance and / or
Engineering Job sheet, where required.
* Working with the New Product Development, assisting in Factory Trials with carrying out weights and taking photos where
required.
* Ensure we are working with up-to-date factory online and packaging specifications.
* Carry out internal audits to the required schedules, ensure all factory paperwork is fully audited and checked before filing
away.
* Where any issues are raised, complete a nonconformance and / or Engineering Job sheet, where required.
* Ensure daily taste panels are collected and carried out.
* Manual temperature checks on all chillers and freezers throughout the factory.
* Ensure internal calibrations are carried out on a daily and weekly basis and report any issues.



Skills and Competencies

* Experienced QA Operative with knowledge of meeting customer product quality. expectations and site accreditation standards.
* Knowledge of Quality Assurance / Food Safety systems.
* Sound numerical and negotiation skills.
* Good level of IT skills (e.g., Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook)
* Ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
* Energy, drive, and determination to succeed.

Key contacts:

* Internal – Specifications, Supply Chain, Operations, Planning, NPD, Commercial, Quality, Hygiene, and Engineering teams.
* External – Key customer, equipment, Accreditation Bodies, EHOs.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job tasks and you will be expected to carry out any other
reasonable duties or requests not included above.

Are you a;

*MOT tester (only)

*Technician

*MOT Tester/Technician

if so, we'd love to hear from you!

You will need:

-A NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or time served experience
-Minimum of 5 years' experience in a vehicle technician role
-Fully competent in carrying out all manner of light vehicle repairs on light vehicles and light commercials.
-Your own tools
-Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle
-If you are an MOT Tester you are required to have at least 6 month experience.

What we are offering:

-Excellent pay rates up to £26 per hour
-Various payment options to suit you (Limited Company, Sole Trader, Umbrella)
-Contracts outside IR35
-Long term & flexible short term contracts to suit all needs
-A guarantee of 8 hours minimum per day
-Weekly Pay
-A dedicated team of consultants who will source all your contracts, so you do not have to worry about finding work
-MOT experts here at head office who can assist with any MOT queries you may have

If this type of work seems interesting to you or you would just like some more information apply now by emailing your cv over or call me on 07900781101

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Quality Assurance Manager




Crewe, Cheshire




Up to £47,500 per annum




The Compleat Food Group are a dynamic and innovative food company renowned for our commitment to great-taste, quality, creativity,
and sustainability. Our team of passionate foodies are on the lookout for two Quality Assurance Manager's at our Bakery in Crewe,
Cheshire. We specialise and lead innovation in frozen sweet and savoury bakery products and ready meals for our retail and
food-service customers.




The Role:




As a QA Manager, you will be will be working very closely with our Factory Technical Managers to ensure that food safety, legality
and quality standards are set and maintained in the manufacturing environment. To be able to deliver the specified standard of
product to the customer all the time, within the requirements of the law, customer codes of practice and good manufacturing
practice.




Key Responsibilities:




* Delivering excellence in technical customer management and ensuring compliance with client expectations and management.
* Manage the factory technical team on a day-to-day basis, delivering excellent factory standards, driving continuous factory and
technical improvements.
* Deliver technical plans for the site that demonstrate the delivery of the retailers’ requirements and the Compleat food Groups
requirements.
* Develop cross functional relationships at site and group level to encourage joined up working, ensuring all functions are aware
of technical activity.
* Set clear SMART objectives for technical function/team with regular reviews.
* Working cross functionally within the SLT, wider organisation, account, and site departments to deliver safe, legal, and
high-quality products.
* Effective use of data to manage site performance, with accuracy to ensure continuous improvement.
* Develop, manage, and improve customer joint quality plans.
* Assist/Manage customer visits/audits/launches.
* Maintain high audit accreditation/results.
* Support in product process and design from a technical perspective.
* Any additional reasonable technical requests.




Health & Safety and Food Safety Responsibilities:




* Understand the Health, Safety & Environmental Policy’s, safe rules, and statutory requirements applying to all operations under
your control.
* Ensure that all employees that you manage understand and agree to company Health & Safety rules, have receive the appropriate
Health & Safety Induction, and are instruction and the level of supervision as may be necessary to enable them to work safely,
and without injury or ill health.
* Ensure that all employees you manage know the procedures for reporting accidents and know what to do in the event of a fire, or
other emergencies that may require evacuation of the workplace.
* Ensure that, where required, protective clothing and equipment is available to all employees, and that it is correctly used.
* Ensure that risk assessments are undertaken to an acceptable level, and that they are reviewed as required. Ensure employees
are aware of hazards and control measures that impact them. Continually seek to reduce risk where possible.
* Ensure that new processes, products and equipment are subject to a risk assessment, and that the residual level of risk is
reduced to an acceptable level prior to launch or implementation.
* Ensure regular safety inspections and audits are undertaken to check that the Health & Safety rules and procedures are fully
implemented and adhered to at all levels across the site.
* Investigate all accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences promptly and report the findings to the Factory
Manager, and the Health Safety & Environmental Compliance Manager
* Ensure that appropriate remedial action is taken in respect of all reported defects and complaints.
* Take responsibility for all Visitors / Contractors within your area.
* Ensure that good housekeeping standards are maintained.
* Ensure that all equipment is properly and regularly maintained, and repaired by competent persons, and that records are
maintained of these works.
* Stop a process that is operating out of compliance or specification on legal requirements or is unsafe.
* Ensures team comply with factory dress code standards at all times. Immediately deals with non-conformances. (E.g., correct
hair nets, jewellery removed, jackets buttoned correctly)
* Ensures prohibited items not being taken into factory (e.g., sweets, chewing gum, phones). Initiates pocket searches if
required.
* Ensures product produced is made to the SOP and meets customer specification.
* Works in partnership with Quality team to improve quality standards and close out non-conformances within timeframe given.

* Ensures area constantly at audit standard and CAYG in place. Ensures successful audits of own area, deals promptly with any
non-conformances.
* Knows what HACCP is, implications in own area and ensures all appropriate controls and paperwork is in place.

* Ensures paperwork is accurate, fully completed, delivered on time, and enables full traceability. Understands the legal
implications of not doing this properly.
* Ensures compliance with allergen and speciation control on changeovers. Clearly understands the health risks to consumers and
the recall implications. (e.g., product crossovers)




Leading People Responsibilities:




* Knows the process to follow to recruit new people into the team. Uses the agreed interview templates and makes fair selection
decisions. Allocated candidates to the right department based on skills and strengths.
* Knows how to effectively resource the team taking into consideration absence, holiday, training, succession, and leavers.
* Drives completion of skill matrix to ensure skills are maintained in department.
* Able to investigate and chair complex/sensitive disciplinary and grievance cases. Effectively handles dismissals and appeals.

* Ensures department are regularly kept up to date on business updates, department priorities and snapshot content (E.g., team
meetings). Seeks feedback of what's not working and takes action.
* Ensures shift supervisors can effectively manage time off requests, carry out investigations, conduct low level hearings,
manage absence.
* Demonstrates ability to effectively reward and recognise strong performance.
* Effectively makes use of Hero Awards scheme. Can also implement performance improvement plans with team members.




Requirements:




* Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene.
* Essential Hygiene and Chemical Awareness.
* Level 3 HACCP.
* Experience of working in a food manufacturing environment, within a technical function.
* Experience in leading a team.




Benefits:




* Competitive salary, 33 days annual leave
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* Creative and supportive work environment with access to training and development
* Employee discount portal for high-street and online retailers and Health and Well-being support
* Free parking at site
* 2 volunteering days per year
* Compleat Mind support network and various internal community support groups
* Grocery Aid access
* Free product available on site.

How to Apply:




Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your quality assurance experience and why you would be a great fit for this
role.




The Compleat Food Group are proud to build an inclusive and respectful culture where all our colleagues feel safe, supported and
valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.



We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides
a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.




Recruitment Agencies We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any
speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.