Avara Foods
Quality Systems Manager
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Who are we and what do we do?
You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well known restaurants.
We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door, meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
About The Role
Are you passionate about safety and quality of the products? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience in quality management?
As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to product quality across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Quality Systems Manager to join our Technical Team, based at our site in Caistor.
Purpose Of The Role
As the Quality Systems Manager, you will champion factory compliance and allow us to demonstrate due diligence in respect of food safety and quality.
Operating Environment
This role will be required to operate within the office and factory environment, which is a cold, food production environment.
Your Key Responsibilities As Quality Systems Manager Will Include
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- Day to day management and development of the site’s food safety, quality and regulatory systems.
- Controlling the internal audit schedule and verifying completion of any corrective actions.
- Conducting internal risk assessments, audits and gap analysis ensuring accurate recording and reporting of findings.
- Managing site environmental, micro & chemical sampling programmes to maintain site compliance.
- Ensuring internal specifications and HACCP systems are maintained.
- Overall responsibility for the calibration of measurement devices used by the quality and production teams.
- Maintaining site document control systems and removal of superseded documents.
- Involvement in maintaining crisis plans for product recall / withdrawal and investigating customer complaints.
What We Are Looking For
- Relevant scientific or food related qualifications (Degree desirable).
- A practical working knowledge of BRC, Red Tractor and retailer requirements.
- Experience working with major retailers, including leading audits.
- Intermediate HACCP and Food Safety qualifications as a minimum.
- Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor training.
- Basic understanding of microbiology and potential consequences to food safety and quality.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders of all levels.
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Working Hours
Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00.
There will be some flexibility required during seasonal peaks.
The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods
As the Quality Systems Manager you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
Benefits
- £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
- 31 Days annual leave.
- 6% Employer matched pension contributions.
- Group life assurance policy.
- Private healthcare.
- Access to our Employee Benefits Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy and medical second opinion consultations, along with other discounts and perks such as savings on weekly costs.
What happens after you apply for this role?
After you've applied, you'll be contacted in due course by a member of the Resourcing Team to discuss your application and CV further. There'll also be the chance to ask us any questions you may have.
If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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