Quality Manager

Job Title: Quality ManagerLocation: Glasgow

Company Overview:

Join a leading speciality bakery manufacturer known for raising quality and efficiency standards. We build long-term relationships with major retailers and the foodservice channel. As one of the UK's top suppliers of pre-packed cakes and own-label 'sharing' cake ranges, Johnstone's produces a wide variety of single-serve traybake products.

Job Opportunity:
We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our technical team as a Quality Manager. This role provides a fantastic chance to gain experience with one of the UK's largest bakery businesses, with ample opportunities for growth and development. We are passionate about investing in our staff and creating great development opportunities.

Are You the Right Fit? Do you have a passion for driving continuous improvement and leading a successful team? Do you have extensive experience in a food production environment? If so, keep reading!

Role Overview:
In this dynamic and varied role, you will be a vital part of the technical team, reporting to the Technical Manager (Dual site). You will be responsible for ensuring quality assurance, which is crucial for delivering safe, innovative, and high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities:
* Strive for continuous improvement and implement quality standards, systems, and processes in line with group policy.
* Ensure products meet and exceed customer requirements and comply with site vision.
* Manage, motivate, and oversee Quality Auditors, providing goal-oriented feedback and strong communication.
* Drive business performance and KPIs in a fast-paced environment.
* Lead your team by example, fostering a positive culture through outstanding team-based relationships.
* Conduct risk-based quality systems audits as required.
* Review customer complaints, audit deficiencies, and monitor root cause corrective actions.
* Collaborate with Health and Safety to oversee relevant issues and produce risk assessments.

Ideal Experience:
* Strong technical background in the food manufacturing industry.
* Relevant qualifications and in-depth knowledge of Food Safety, Microbiology, and Quality Assurance.
* Experience leading and motivating a site QA function, including process control and product launches.
* Proficient in auditing with in-depth knowledge of HACCP, BRC, and internal auditing systems.
* Proven track record of leading and developing successful teams.
* Flexible with a hands-on approach.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure.

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