QA Shift Manager
1 day ago
Wellingborough
About us At Billington Foods we love creating fantastic food! Our factories, based in Scunthorpe and Wellingborough, supply a menu-wide range to the UKs Foodservice, Retail & B2B markets. Our product expertise covers chilled and frozen sauces and soups, frozen pies and desserts; were also the home of Glorious! Soups, available in supermarkets across the UK.People are at the core of our Company values and we are proud to say the Billington Group has been ranked among the Financial Times' Top 500 UK Best Employers 2025. We are a people-oriented business dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive, and empowering workplace. The company values collaboration, respect, and continuous growth, ensuring every team member feels valued and inspired to contribute their best.We pride ourselves on creating both components and complete dishes to delight the end consumer, and strive to ensure our products surpass customer expectations. Could you be part of the passionate team that makes it happen?About the role Be the Quality Assurance lead for the site, ensuring site standards for BRCGS and customer codes of practices.Liaise with Production, H&S, Hygiene and Engineering Managers to ensure the same standard of operation across all shifts.Oversee the internal auditing program to ensure all reported non-conformances are closed out in a timing manner.BRCGS and customer non-conformances are closed out in full in a timely mannerTraceability documentation is completed in full and verified.Be a core member of the HACCP, VACCP and TACCP teams.To be the technical lead for site tours during BRCGS and customer audits/ visits.To approve technically new product development and projects.To work cross functionally with Group technical departments.To conduct technical training and briefings to internal departments.Technical department budget controlsTo cover for the Hygiene Manager during absencesTo deputise for the Technical Manager during absencesWhat we are looking for Technical Expertise Strong knowledge of: BRCGS standardsHACCP, VACCP and TACCPFood safety legislationQuality management systemsInternal and external auditingTraceability and compliance requirementsLeadership & Communication Ability to influence and drive standards across multiple departments.Strong stakeholder management skills.Confidence leading customer and certification audits.Comfortable presenting to internal and external audiences.Experience training and coaching teams.Personal Attributes Passionate about food safety, quality and compliance.Detail-oriented and highly organised.Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.Strong prioritisation and delegation skills.Resilient and able to challenge standards when necessary.Why Join Us? Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a successful food manufacturing business.Exposure to customer and third-party audits.Opportunity to deputise for the Technical Manager and broaden your leadership experience.Work within a collaborative environment focused on quality, food safety and continuous improvement.Be part of a business committed to developing its people and maintaining the highest standards.Hours of WorkMonday Friday. Flexibility required covering AM &PM shifts08:00 - 16:00TPBN1_UKTJ