Quality and Assurance Manager - Kempton Park at AVI Limited

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Responsible for overall Quality Assurance and Control Management on site
• Ensuring the effective operation of the Integrated Management System for the site (FSSC and HACCP)
• Managing the Food Safety System – AIB standard
• Responsible for the spec compliance quality measuring process and reporting thereof
• Identify and implement Improvement Opportunities related to product quality
• Implementation of Quality Procedures and Standards on site.
• Ensure correctness of product specifications and compliance to set standards/specifications on Raw Material and Packaging
• Manage and resolve customer complaints
• Conduct Internal systems and process audits
• Conduct Supplier Audits against the AIB standard
• Liaise with suppliers on quality and technical issues
• Manage the cleaning and pest control contract
• Operational budgeting and cost control
• Competency development of teams, including mentoring and coaching
• Managing industrial relations 

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience:                                      

• Tertiary qualification in Food Science is essential
• At least 10 years’ experience in Quality
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Quality Manager within the FMCG / Food Production Industry.
• Knowledge of FSSC 22000 and AIB
• Experience in Baking
• Experience in large factories

Competencies:

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Relating and Networking
• Persuading and Influencing
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks