Grafton Recruitment is GI Group Holding specialized company, focused on recruiting technical profiles for all business areas.

Our client is Group’s companies that have more than 150 years of experience. In 40 countries and with network of partners and suppliers has never been stronger. With brands who are leaders in their respective markets. The client sell the branded and private label sugars, sweeteners and syrups in the grocery, food service, industrial and pharmaceutical channels in the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia.

Quality Assurance Manager

Direct Report to the Quality Technical Manager, this role is going to ensure the maintenance of Quality & Food Safety Management Systems and corporate requirements.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

·      Supports the maintenance of Quality & Food Safety Management Systems.

·      Supports the determination of the department needs and supports the development of plans & solution implementation.

·      Supports third party and Customer audits.

·      Act as deputy to the Quality Technical Manager, supporting the decision-making in their absence, and ensuring continuity of quality and food safety operations.

·      Coordinates and supports the daily activities of two Quality Technologists, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives, providing guidance, and fostering their development and performance.

·      Supports the maintenance and continuous improvement of the HACCP system, in alignment with Group policies, Codex Alimentarius principles, applicable legislation, and IFS Food Standard requirements. Ensures the plan is up to date, validated, and effectively implemented, with risk assessments systematically reviewed and updated whenever there are modifications and new projects. Coordinates the food defence plan, ensuring threat assessments, access controls, and emergency procedures are in place and tested annually

·      Ensures the maintenance and continuous improvement of the document control system, guaranteeing that all procedures and records, are accurate, up to date, traceable, and readily accessible Ensures full compliance with IFS requirements and corporate documentation policies.

·      Coordinate the internal audit program, including the planning and scheduling audits across all departments and processes, assigning qualified and independent auditors, and ensuring that audits are conducted in a timely manner. Also includes managing findings and reporting results.

·      Ensure the effective management and follow-up of all non-conformities resulting from internal and external audits, internal incidents, customer complaints, and other relevant sources. This includes coordinating and conducting follow-up meetings with area managers to monitor the implementation of defined corrective actions, verifying their effectiveness, and ensuring timely closure within agreed deadlines. Maintain updated records of all actions and escalate delays or critical issues to senior management, when necessary, in alignment with IFS Food Standard requirements and Group policies.

·      Develops and delivers training and orientation materials about HACCP, Quality and Food Safety topics (GMPs, product control, etc.).

·      Lead the continuous improvement of the food safety culture program, ensuring measurable objectives are defined, communicated, and reviewed annually.

·      Participate in or lead continuous improvement initiatives.

WORK EXPERIENCES

•     Minimum of 3-year effective management experience on food safety and quality systems.

Benefits:

Direct contract with the client

Additional benefits policy

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