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Quality and Hygiene Manager

Posted Date 2 months ago(06/09/2024 15:40)
Job ID
2024-1529
# of Openings
1
Category
Quality

Overview

QA & Hygiene Manager

Humdinger, Bromborough

Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30 (37.5 hours per week)

 

 

Humdinger snacking factory in Bromborough are seeking QA & Hygiene Manager to lead quality and hygiene excellence, ensuring top-quality production of our snacking products. 

 

Responsibilities

  • Maintain & improve GMP standards for the site, through auditing, coaching, root Cause Analysis and closure of non-conformances.
  • Review and bring to life retailer/external standards and requirements, and have a great understanding of Customers COPs and implement these with the Operational teams
  • Participate and manage the Hygiene and Quality functions for all Internal and External audits and drive through the responses to all the non-conformances raised and put in fixes with regards to the corrective actions, ensuring absolute route cause.
  • Manage the Quality Team on site, ensuring that all standard tasks are completed, including raw material intake checks, quality assessments of products, paperwork checks, GMP and other Factory Audits
  • Quality: ensure all product specifications and manufacturing procedures comply with GMP standards, through implementation, auditing, coaching, Root Cause Analysis and closure of non-conformances. Generating and review and update of factory and hygiene procedures, schedules and supporting internal audits, traceability exercises shelf life and other investigations as required
  • People: ensure all training requirements are covered by identifying skills gaps within the team and implementing plans to close.
  • Health Safety & Environment: always ensure the safety of people & products by meeting HSE standards and site improvement actions & targets.
  • To lead and manage site visits and audits with Customers and third-party auditors. Plan and set agenda for the visits, and manage the process from start to finish and ensure full close out and communication.
  • Communication, carry out effective briefings at start of shift and periodically on wider updates on site and business news. Managing and updating Quality and hygiene communication boards
  • Manage change in the workplace in line with targets by engaging the team members through effective communication and decision making.
  • Business goals and objectives: agree objectives with team members and monitor their progress through regular reviews (1:1's) . 
  • Leadership, provide effective leadership, coaching and support to team members, encouraging their ideas and involvement, managing any people issues by following the company's agreed processes & policies.
  • Support NPD trials and launches and be the Management link between NPD and the factory to ensure consistency and effective communication.
  • The QA & Hygiene Manager will be directly responsible for the Hygiene and management of the Hygiene team. Experience of good Hygiene practices and Hygiene Auditing.
  • Ensure that all Hygiene documentation is kept fully up to date, including all cleaning records, cleaning instruction cards and cleaning risk assessments
  • Work with the planning and operations team to ensure that all cleaning completed on site is suitable for the task and completed correctly as per the CIC
  • Ensure that all cleaning and allergen validations are completed as per the required schedule based on risk
  • Manage all aspects of the Pest Control contractor with supporting communications of collaborative solutions to managers with a continued improvement approach.
  • Working with quality to ensure both hygiene and operational team cleaning are verified routinely.
  • Form a good relationship with all suppliers of quality and hygiene contracts and site requirement purchases.
  • Control COSHH requirements regarding cleaning and testing chemicals and staff are adequately trained in handling procedures.
  • Ordering chemicals and consumables in accordance with the plan and needs of the business.
  • Maintain good standards of hygiene within the facilities and office areas.

Qualifications

  • Level 3 Food Safety and willingness to progress to level 4 beyond the probationary period
  • Level 3 HACCP with potential development to level 4
  • Management and Leadership Skills
  • Internal Auditing
  • Quality and Hygiene team management experience in a food manufacturing environment
  • Excellent knowledge of BRC standards and retail customers 

Rewards Benefits

  • Attractive Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance: Enjoy the security of a pension scheme and life assurance at x4 basic salary.
  • Company-Paid Health Care Cash Plan: Access to a comprehensive Health Care Cash Plan through Paycare, with additional rewards for high street and retailer discounts. 
  • Generous Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme: Purchase an extra 5 days of leave per year.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Electric Car Scheme
  • Charity Involvement: Engage in charity fundraising and team events, with an extra day of paid leave for charity/community work.
  • Staff Shop Discounts: Access exclusive discounts through our staff shops.
  • Employee Values Awards: Recognize and celebrate our team's dedication.
  • Referral Bonus Vouchers: Benefit from referral bonuses for bringing in top talent
  • Training and Development Opportunities: Invest in your growth with ongoing training and development.
  • Free Parking: Enjoy hassle-free parking at all our manufacturing sites and offices.
  • ESG Commitment: Be part of our ongoing commitment to our ESG strategy, focused on protecting our people, communities, and the planet.
  • Access to Grocery Aid Charity Support: Avail assistance through Grocery Aid, supporting our community and promoting well-being. 

About Us

At Humdinger, we transform nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it! 

 

Situated in Heckington (Sleaford), Sherburn in Elmet and Bromborough, we are an integral part of the Zertus UK & Ireland Snacking & Chocolate Market Unit, collaborating with other esteemed food manufacturers nationwide. Join us on a flavourful journey where innovation, quality, and a passion for snacking come together. 

Application & Interview Process

 Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

 

Your application will be reviewed and entered into the selection process, if successful you will receive a call or email from a member of our Recruitment or HR Team. If successful, your application will be sent to the hiring manager for review and, if you are short listed, you will attend a two stage interview process which may include a factory tour.  

 

Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws. We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes. 

 

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