Overview - To ensure the effective implementation, maintenance, and understanding of Belazu’s Quality Management System (QMS) and HACCP protocols across the company. This role is crucial for safeguarding the quality, legality, and safety of all products, ensuring full compliance with BRC standards, and fostering a robust quality culture throughout the organisation. This role has 2 direct reports and will report to the Technical Manager.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• 33 days annual (including 8 public holidays) per annum
• Auto-Enrolment Pension, plus an enhanced pension option
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Life assurance from day one Cycle to work scheme
• Employee benefits portal with retail discounts, EAP and GP services and financial support tools
• Volunteer days
• Free parking onsite
• Up to 40% discount on Company products
• Socials and internal awards
• Subsidised Canteen

Terms

• 40 hrs/week i.e 09.00 – 17.30 or 07.00 – 15:30 Mon-Fri – (Flexibility on start and finish times)
• This role is 100% onsite.
• Probationary period 3 months
• Annual salary review (our ‘movers and shakers’ are always rewarded)
• 10% KPI related bonus based around challenging but achievable tasks related to the role

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it’s like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… go on… why not give it a whirl? Good luck!

THIS ROLE WILL SUIT YOU IF:

• You have strong experience in a quality management role in food manufacturing.
• You have proven leadership experience in managing and developing QA teams.
• You are retailer focused - You have strongly contributed to the approval process from big retailers.
• You have strong knowledge of QMS, HACCP, GMP, and food safety legislation.
• You have a comprehensive understanding of BRC standards and customer Codes of Practice.
• You have a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or related field.
• You have Intermediate to advanced HACCP certification or BRC Auditor certification.
• You have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• You demonstrate our key behaviours – Honesty, Passion, Respect, Accountability, and Customer Success.

THIS ROLE MAY NOT BE FOR YOU IF:

• You prefer not to follow legislation, policy and procedure.
• You do not have familiarity with compliance and documentation software.
• You don’t have a strong track record in cross-functional collaboration.
• You do not have strong understanding of food preservation and regulatory compliance.
• You struggle with time management, reliability, deadlines, punctuality, or working effectively as part of a team.