Who are Culina? 

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Integrated Packing Services division – co-packers first and foremost, providing the UK’s leading end-to-end co-packing and co-manufacturing services. Working as an extension of our customers' operations, we combine industry expertise, quality, compliance and operational excellence to protect brands, improve efficiency and create supply chain value. 

Life in this role 

As part of our, Integrated Packing Services division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Quality Manager. 

The Quality Manager is a customer facing role which will serve as first point of contact for customer visits and external audits. The Quality Manager will manage and maintain food safety, legal and quality of all products produced at IPS, in accordance with IPS QMS, BRC standards and Customer Codes of Practice. 

Key Duties of a Quality Manager:

• Adhere to and promote best practice in accordance with company health and safety requirements
• Represent the Quality Team within the site Senior Management Team
• Effective management and motivation of the site quality and hygiene teams to achieve commercial, site and quality objectives  within the agreed timelines
• Measuring site standards across all operations in line with business, customer and legislative requirements
• Review, audit and challenge factory operations with regards to product safety and quality to ensure that manufacturing operations maintain the highest standards in line with the overarching Group Quality Management System
• Act as the site HACCP Team Leader ensuring development and monitoring of the site HACCP system.
• Manage and conduct Internal Audits to ensure compliance to internal and external standards. All anomalies are to be reported and closed out
• Champion the Food Safety Quality Culture plan and Customer Complaints reduction for the site and develop and report leading measures
• Work collaboratively with internal and external customers to effectively deliver change, improvements and new products to the business ensuring food safety and quality whilst demonstrating the business behaviours.
• Work collaboratively with the central group technical function to assist in the development, implementation and management of Quality Management and operating procedures including allergen management, micro management, pest control and hygiene operations.
• Using Root Cause Analysis, ensure that any non-conformances including audit actions and customer complaints, are investigated and acted upon to minimise any future risks.
• Manage the training and development of new starters within own department and provide ongoing training.
• Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, that reasonably fall within the scope and grade of the post.

What you’ll need...

• FMCG Food Manufacturing Background.
• Managing and accountable for a site QA & Hygiene Team.
• Working to KPI’s/Deadlines.
• Management of Food Safety, Legality and Quality Systems.
• HACCP – Level 3 or above.
• Internal Audit Training.
• IT Literate - MS Packages.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and positive manner and foster an open and collaborative culture.
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team whilst representing the Quality Team within the site Management Team.

What is in it for you? 

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you. 

• Company Bonus - we achieve more when we work together, that’s why we celebrate our shared success through our bonus scheme. 
• Private Medical Cover - enjoy peace of mind with access to Bupa's healthcare services. 
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply. 
• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it. 
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. 
• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond. 
• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.