Quality Manager
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Job Description
KFF are currently recruiting for a full time permanent Quality Manager to join the team based on site at our Aylesford depot reporting to the Head of Distribution Quality Control.
As the Quality Manager you will oversee KFF wholesale distribution depot at Aylesford and a small manufacturing facility 4 people). It is your responsibility to ensure their compliance with food safety quality hygiene and legal requirements through implementation monitoring and audits of a Quality Management System.
Please be advised that the expected start date for this role is 1st July 2025
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
- Maintain Salsa / STS certifications at the manufacturing site though want to progress from SALSA / STS to BRC Food Safety in due course
- Maintain MSC / ASC and other 3rd party certifications.
- Maintain BRC Storage & Distribution certification to the Distribution site
- Conduct internal audits of site against the QMS & BRC S&D Standard
- Ensuring that the Approved Supplier List for products is maintained in line with introduction of new suppliers and products implementing a supplier audit programme based upon the risk assessment outputs from the Approved Supplier List
- Approval of new product codes for site introduced into the business following review and approval of supplier Due Diligence information whilst ensuring that product information for the labelling of products is maintained to provide for accurate finished product labelling
- Support customer & regulatory visits / audits to sites as required.
- Facilitate investigation of complaints & product nonconformance with regard to technical issues
- Ensure personnel are trained commensurate with their duties regarding food safety quality hygiene and legality.
About you:
To be successful in this role you must hold a full clean Drivers Licence ideally have a Food Science Technology degree (or equivalent) although not essential and be HACCP and Internal Auditor/ Lead Auditor qualified. This is a great role for a Junior Quality Manager or Quality Manager looking to take the next step in their career within food produce. You must have demonstratable manufacturing experience and knowledge of all relevant food safety legislation QMS BRC standards and auditing. It is key to have excellent communication skills as you will be customer focused and be well organised and use effective project management skills. You will show tenacity and a desire to follow things through to completion with strong planning and organisational skills and a high attention to detail.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Company car or Car Allowance of 5500 per annum
- Generous holiday allowance of 25 days with option to purchase additional holidays bank holidays.
- Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and awardwinning products through our staff shop
- Discounts on Cinema tickets shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo.
- Recognition awards and Incentives
- Real career opportunities being part of Sysco the worlds leading foodservice business opens a world of possibility.
Additional Information :
At kff everyone is welcome. We dont want you to fit our culture we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We dont just look at your CV were more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at kff and we recognise that kff can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. Well do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
