QA Manager (Production Cell)- East Kilbride
Permanent
Days based Monday-Friday – Support at weekends on occasion
Structured career development + Annual performance related pay bonus and pay reviews + Share scheme + Competitive pension contributions + Range of flexible benefits and Corporate discounts including childcare vouchers, holiday buy/sell scheme, optional health care and life assurance + Free parking + Free hot and cold drinks and subsidised canteen + Excellent parental benefits
What to expect:
- Reporting directly to the QESH Senior Manager
- Responsible for all aspects of Quality and Food Safety within the Production Cell (glass or PET) as well as Syrup Processing or Distribution.
- Lead, develop and coach the QFS team to ensure maximisation of individual and team performance
- Lead non-conformance investigations around out of spec product, micro parameters and consumer complaints.
- Manage the team short term labour planning including absenteeism, holidays, leaves, etc
- Support Production Managers for correct management of all Quality, Environmental, Safety & Health topics through advice and training of all members within the Performance Cell / Area
- Manage the complaints process affecting their Performance Cell / Area from: opening and executing the investigation, establishing Action Plans to avoid repetitive issues and ensure its implementation
- Driving Right First Time across our Products ensuring we meet our customers’ expectations.
- Support all QESH audits within the Performance Cell/ Area, preparing the Action Plans from the audits observations and ensure its implementation
- Support and participate with the Engineering & Technology department in New Investments or initiatives within the Performance Cell / Area
- Manage and track QESH KBI's within the Performance Cell / Area and implement improvement actions when they are off track
- Participate in Operational Excellence projects as required
- Flexibility to support the lab if need be (shift)
Skills & Essentials:
- Operation in a FMCG production laboratory, preferably in the beverage industry
- HACCP Level 3 minimum (HACCP Level 4 advantageous)
- Strong analytical skills
- Basic microbiological knowledge
- An ability to work with a variety of stakeholders across the business
- Strong communication skills
- A qualification in Science (e.g. Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology) degree or equivalent (desirable but not essential)