Quality Manager (6 month contract) in Newcastle upon Tyne

Rewards and Benefits

Rewards and Benefits on Offer; Immediate start availableCompetitive salary and benefits packageFree on‑site parkingStreamlined interview processMTrecs New Opportunity.

Job Description

MTrec are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based near Newcastle, by recruiting a Quality Manager to join their team on a 6‑month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone out of work or between contracts, looking to gain experience with a blue‑chip employer. In this critical role, they are looking for an individual with a can‑do attitude and proven experience in a similar role. If this role is of interest to you, apply now for an immediate response!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the Quality Management System (QMS) and HACCP food safety plan to maintain food safety compliance of cleaning validations and scheduled ATP & micro swabbing, and line release, inspection audits, product analysis and positive release.
• When non‑compliance of materials is identified, work collaboratively with the factory teams, ensure internal communication and control of the non‑conforming items, implement on‑hold as required and follow through to resolution.
• Manage the internal audit programme, update audit templates as required in line with retailer COPs and BRCGS food safety and other audit bodies as amended.
• Complete the annual audit schedule, assign internal annual audits, monitor compliance and report as a KPI.
• Responsible for the management of customer complaints including internal investigation, management implementation of inspection and verification audits in line with the internal QMS and customer expectations, completion of scheduled KPI reports, and a key player in scheduled KPI performance reviews.
• Completion, training and management of Visual Quality Standards in line with customer requirements.
• Own supplier and packaging approval and ongoing supplier assurance including supplier complaints and supplier and packaging approval.
• Work with QA on quality/complaint investigations to determine root cause, completion and maintenance of the packaging analysis.
• Own compliance of ingredient traceability, pesticide, contaminants and microbiological analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in a FMCG/Food manufacturing environment.
• HACCP level 4.
• Food Safety Level 4.
• Lead Auditor.
• Supplier Assurance and risk assessment.
• Allergen awareness.
• Self‑motivated with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to cope in a busy environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
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