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Quality Assurance Manager / Supervisor - Goldstein Salmon Curers - Harlow

Industria y Producción

8 mayo 202629 vistas

Caduca en 15 días

About Us
We are a newly established and rapidly growing food manufacturing business specialising in high-quality burger production. Operating from a state-of-the-art, highly automated facility, we are committed to delivering exceptional product quality while building a strong, forward-thinking food safety culture from day one.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Control Supervisor / Manager to lead and develop our quality and food safety systems. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring our products consistently meet regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and internal standards within a high-risk meat processing environment.
This role reports directly to the Operations Manager.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious quality professional to make their mark, joining the business at the very start of its journey. You will play a pivotal role in shaping systems, standards, and culture within a modern, highly automated food manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) and HACCP plan
  • Ensure full compliance with UK food safety legislation, industry standards (e.g. BRCGS), and internal policies
  • Oversee daily quality control activities across raw material intake, production, and finished product release
  • Lead internal, external, and customer audits, including regulatory inspections
  • Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) and ensure accurate, real-time record keeping
  • Manage non-conformances, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
  • Analyse quality data, trends, and KPIs to drive continuous improvement
  • Oversee supplier approval processes and ensure raw material and vendor compliance
  • Maintain full traceability systems and lead mock recalls where required
  • Ensure labelling compliance, including allergen control and current UK legislation
  • Train, mentor, and support production teams on food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with production, technical, and operations teams to improve processes and product quality

Requirements

  • Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in a Quality Control/Quality Assurance role within the meat or food manufacturing industry
  • Proven experience in a quality leadership or supervisory role
  • Strong working knowledge of HACCP (Level 3 minimum; Level 4 desirable)
  • Relevant degree or professional qualification in Food Science, Quality, or a related field
  • In-depth understanding of UK food safety legislation and retailer/industry standards (e.g. BRCGS)
  • Experience working in high-risk environments such as meat processing or burger manufacturing
  • Strong audit experience, including customer and regulatory audits
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team management abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure
  • Good IT skills, including Excel and digital systems for on-site data capture
  • Knowledge of shelf-life testing and microbiological standards (required)

Desirable

  • Internal Auditor qualification (BRCGS or equivalent)
  • Experience with retailer standards (e.g. Tesco, Aldi, Lidl)
  • Familiarity with CAD systems (where applicable to process/layout improvements)

What We Offer

  • A unique opportunity to join at the start of an exciting growth journey
  • The chance to shape and build quality systems from the ground up in a highly automated factory
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Career progression opportunities as the company expands
  • A dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive working environment
  • Experiencia
    Se requiere
  • Idiomas
    Inglés – Avanzado
  • Jornada
    Completa
  • Horario
    Monday to Friday 9:00 AM / 17:30 PM
  • Salario
    33.000 £ – 35.000 £ anual
  • Inicio
    Incorporación inmediata

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Industria y ProducciónHarlow

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L GOLDSTEIN SALMON CURERS LTD is a small to medium-sized business in London. The care and pride we have for our smoked salmon has enabled us to develop what we consider the finest product on the market today.

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