Bakkavor Group
Quality Manager
Job Location
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
We bring out the best in each other
QA Manager - Meals London
Competitive salary
Based in London
Tuesday - Saturday 8.30am -5pm
Excellent rewards package including - life insurance, staff shop, MyBargains discount platform
Why join us?
We're a family and that's what families do. We champion each other, support each other and help each other to grow and improve. A place of safety, stability and belonging, we put a protective arm around everyone and, when we see talent or potential, we give it a leg up. Finding ways for everyone, whatever their circumstances or background, to develop, progress and become the best they can be
What we do.
This particular role is at our Bakkavor Meals London. Split across 3 factories and 1 distribution centre. The factories make chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products & savoury accompaniments and employs over 2,000 people.
About the role.
A fantastic opportunity for a QA Manager to join the Bakkavor Meals, London . You will be responsible for leading and motivating the Quality Assurance team in monitoring and evaluating product and processing systems. Your main accountabilities will include understanding and applying relevant standards so that Bakkavor, Customer and Legal requirements are achieved and maintained. This role is key to driving improved GMP Audits across the site.
Role Accountabilities
Understand and apply relevant standards and codes of practice so that Bakkavör, Customer, BRC and legal requirements are achieved and maintained.
To ensure that the requirements of HACCP are implemented, maintained and achieved. Involvement in the evaluation of risks and defining controls, prior to the introduction of a new process, product or raw material.
Understands, implements and reviews quality management systems associated with the production of food to the agreed safety and quality standards.
Implement, maintain and review an audit system to ensure that critical procedures for product safety, legality and quality are in place and complied with. In addition review all internal findings, identify trends and implement appropriate preventative measures.
Supports the Technical Manager & the business with management of audits, hosting audits as appropriate. Manages response & close out of non-conformance reports from audits as required.
Effectively communicates with internal and external customers suppliers and production teams to ensure all the Technical needs of the business are met. Deputise for the Technical Manager in their absence
Manages the training & development requirements of the Technical team and ensures that direct reports are properly equipped to undertake their roles.
Manage the QA team & is responsible for its activity. Recruit and retain the right calibre of people. Lead, motivate and inspire the Quality team in line with Bakkavör Values to achieve personal development, continuous improvement
Generate technical business KPI information, communicate, trend and highlight issues. Develop and agree action plans and through Continuous Improvement drive the business forward.
Provides practical support and drive to promote a Quality Assurance culture in the Business.
Ensures that a safe working environment exists for all employees within the QA team and that as a minimum the standards set out in the H&S manual are met. About you.
You will have previous experience within a similar Technical/QA Manager role within a food manufacturing environment. You will be a great people leader and have experience driving a quality culture. You will be able to demonstrate our key values of customer care, can-do, teamwork and not just getting it right but keeping it right.
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:
Life Assurance (2.5 x salary)
Private medical insurance
Annual Bonus Scheme
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role)
Staff Shop
Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Discount & cashback platform
Personal Accident Insurance
Free health check
Employee Assistance Programme
A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
Free independent mortgage advice
Discounted tutoring for children
Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary
Free car parking - Site dependant 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.
#LI-LM1
#CVL
Location: London, GB
Posted Date: 12/20/2024
QA Manager - Meals London
Competitive salary
Based in London
Tuesday - Saturday 8.30am -5pm
Excellent rewards package including - life insurance, staff shop, MyBargains discount platform
Why join us?
We're a family and that's what families do. We champion each other, support each other and help each other to grow and improve. A place of safety, stability and belonging, we put a protective arm around everyone and, when we see talent or potential, we give it a leg up. Finding ways for everyone, whatever their circumstances or background, to develop, progress and become the best they can be
What we do.
This particular role is at our Bakkavor Meals London. Split across 3 factories and 1 distribution centre. The factories make chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products & savoury accompaniments and employs over 2,000 people.
About the role.
A fantastic opportunity for a QA Manager to join the Bakkavor Meals, London . You will be responsible for leading and motivating the Quality Assurance team in monitoring and evaluating product and processing systems. Your main accountabilities will include understanding and applying relevant standards so that Bakkavor, Customer and Legal requirements are achieved and maintained. This role is key to driving improved GMP Audits across the site.
Role Accountabilities
Understand and apply relevant standards and codes of practice so that Bakkavör, Customer, BRC and legal requirements are achieved and maintained.
To ensure that the requirements of HACCP are implemented, maintained and achieved. Involvement in the evaluation of risks and defining controls, prior to the introduction of a new process, product or raw material.
Understands, implements and reviews quality management systems associated with the production of food to the agreed safety and quality standards.
Implement, maintain and review an audit system to ensure that critical procedures for product safety, legality and quality are in place and complied with. In addition review all internal findings, identify trends and implement appropriate preventative measures.
Supports the Technical Manager & the business with management of audits, hosting audits as appropriate. Manages response & close out of non-conformance reports from audits as required.
Effectively communicates with internal and external customers suppliers and production teams to ensure all the Technical needs of the business are met. Deputise for the Technical Manager in their absence
Manages the training & development requirements of the Technical team and ensures that direct reports are properly equipped to undertake their roles.
Manage the QA team & is responsible for its activity. Recruit and retain the right calibre of people. Lead, motivate and inspire the Quality team in line with Bakkavör Values to achieve personal development, continuous improvement
Generate technical business KPI information, communicate, trend and highlight issues. Develop and agree action plans and through Continuous Improvement drive the business forward.
Provides practical support and drive to promote a Quality Assurance culture in the Business.
Ensures that a safe working environment exists for all employees within the QA team and that as a minimum the standards set out in the H&S manual are met. About you.
You will have previous experience within a similar Technical/QA Manager role within a food manufacturing environment. You will be a great people leader and have experience driving a quality culture. You will be able to demonstrate our key values of customer care, can-do, teamwork and not just getting it right but keeping it right.
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:
Life Assurance (2.5 x salary)
Private medical insurance
Annual Bonus Scheme
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role)
Staff Shop
Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Discount & cashback platform
Personal Accident Insurance
Free health check
Employee Assistance Programme
A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
Free independent mortgage advice
Discounted tutoring for children
Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary
Free car parking - Site dependant 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.
#LI-LM1
#CVL
Location: London, GB
Posted Date: 12/20/2024
Contact Information
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