Role:

Whilst leading and developing a small team, this varied role will see you carrying out a number of responsibilities including:

• Manage the day to day activities of the quality function at both Sutton and Manton Wood
• To work to and maintain all aspects of the Quality System
• Continuously improve standards, monitoring hygiene, quality and food safety on a daily basis
• To oversee quality of all products produced within the business
• To carry out full investigations/ root cause analysis into complaints and customer technical issues
• To conduct audits in conjunction with the operations team to drive improvement and monitor GMP in the factory. To support with corrective action where necessary
• Implementation and maintenance of HACCP programmes and pre-requisites
• Carry out supplier visits and audits where required
• To lead on all customer visits and third party audits
• Alerting the Head of Technical and Compliance to emerging issues relating to the business and recommending appropriate actions
• Managing the product recall and withdrawal process to minimise business impact
• Ensure completion of all customer specific documents and information requests
• Coordinating the review of finished product specifications and ensuring compliance against back of pack artwork
• Technical artwork approval for all Sutton packed products

Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone who has as many of the following skills and attributes as possible:

• Experience of managing QMS to current BRC standards
• Relevant experience in a similar environment with good working knowledge of food manufacturing operating procedures
• Internal Auditing experience and knowledge
• General process and product knowledge
• Knowledge of key legislation relating to the food industry
• Ability to assimilate information to a variety of cultures

Benefits:

We have a relaxed culture with a truly fantastic mix of people and skills. Aside from the salary we offer pension and life assurance along with a number of benefits including access to two Employee Assistance Programmes for you and your family, a cycle2work scheme, discounts for different retailers, inhouse training including mental health, sexual harassment and menopause.

Oh, and there’s sweets a plenty at each of our site…..truly temping treats!!

As an equal opportunities’ employer, World of Sweets is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join World of Sweets.