Quality Assurance Manager
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary :
Purpose:
To provide a customer-facing, technical-focused team covering all elements that define an item of supply including Acquisition Safety Management and Product Quality Assurance.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Act as Food technical expert across the Defence Food Team.
Ensure that Defence Food Team is aware of the legislative requirements for food safety, legality and quality encompassing acquisition, storage and distribution
Ensure the Quality Management System, Specifications for Operational Ration Packs, Defence Food Quality Standards, SOPs, policies and associated documentation are regularly reviewed (at least annually) and updated where necessary.
Carry out 2nd party audits on the prime contractors and inspections on sub-contractors as required to verify compliance with contractual and legislative requirements.
Actively manage Food Safety and Quality complaints and incidents for all contracts, including Recalls/Withdrawals.
Liaise with the Institute of Naval Medicine, CMO and MOD policy makers on matters of nutrition relating to all contracts.
To lead on appraisal and management of user requirements, safety data sheets, certification, shelf-life extensions, safety cases/artefacts and specifications relevant to food, dog food, non-food ORP components and ration heaters. Keep updated on all technical aspects relating to these contracts.
Maintain equipment and consumable technical product details within Msys.PDM.HSIS.CSIS.
Lead on technical support to Tender Activity across the programme as appropriate and manage Food Technologist input to this process.
To manage Food Technologist input into the introduction of new food items and changes to food items.
Ensure products procured are safe, legal and compliant to Defence Food Quality Standards.
Provide support to strategic supplier negotiations and tender activities across the programme as appropriate and contribute to regular contractor reviews.
Aid in the development of the Food Category Strategy and executing the plans to meet the Business Objectives.
Attend relevant industry meetings and exhibitions and maintain professional memberships to maintain and enhance Food Quality Assurance knowledge.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Experience in managing a small team.
Qualified to HNC or equivalent in a Food Science discipline.
Suitably qualified in food safety auditing in particular Lead auditor (min 40 hours). Experience in 2nd party audits desirable.
Food manufacturing HACCP understanding and training to Level 3 required as a minimum.
Prior Food Quality Assurance experience (min 5 years).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, time management and decision-making skills.
Key competencies in order of priority are Analytical Abilities/Commercial Awareness; Interpersonal and Influencing/Communication; Decision Making/Exercising Judgement; Self-Management; Planning & Organising
Proficient Computer Skills – highly experienced in using databases / spreadsheets and comfortable with producing Presentations where data is communicated to a variety of audiences.
Proficiency in best practice for defect management, auditing and customer management.
A working knowledge of a supply chain end-to-end process is desirable.
Tender and Contract management experience is desirable.
In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.
Your package will include:
Competitive Salary and pension scheme with life assurance
25 Days Holiday (plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays)
Holiday buy-back scheme (5 days)
Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access to:
GP consultation and second opinions
Mental health support
Financial and Legal support
Wellbeing and healthy living support
Employee referral scheme with financial reward
Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
Pass scheme (£100 to undertake training of your choice)
At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.
Where we are:
Our head office is based at a purpose built distribution facility on Buckshaw Village in Chorley with excellent transport links to the M61 and M6 plus a mainline train station less than a mile away. The office has on site parking, shower facilities for those who brave the elements on a bike or on foot and a subsidised canteen.
We are currently operating on a hybrid working basis, there will however be a period of time at the start of your employment spent fully working in our office, familiarising yourself with our systems and processes.
About TVS:
TVS supply chain solutions are a global provider of outsourced supply chain management solutions, delivering real change to our customers across a wide range of sectors including the MOD, Utilities organisations, beverage companies, automotive and the rail industry. TVS internationally have an annual turnover in excess of $8billion and employ over 39,000 employees across the globe. The company has a strong growth strategy and ethos for continuous improvement, to enable the continued delivery of world class service to its customers, which remains cost effective and Industry leading.
If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer
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