Advanced Team Leader (Quality)

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Team Leader (Quality) to join our Operations Team at Johnstones Food Service, part of Finsbury Food Group. Finsbury Food Group is a leading specialty bakery manufacturer. We constantly raise quality and efficiency standards and build long-term relationships within the foodservice channel. Finsbury offer a wide range of bakery products and are a leading frozen supplier into the Foodservice sector.

Responsibilities

Monitoring product quality throughout the manufacturing process, carrying out routine testing, inspections and sampling activities; Investigating food safety, quality and legality incidents, managing holds, concessions, rejections and near misses; Conducting internal audits across GMP, hygiene, CCPs, allergen controls, foreign body management, documentation and food safety systems; Supporting product trials, launches and process improvement initiatives; Leading daily product quality evaluations, conducting routine quality testing including pH, allergen, weight control and calibration checks; Ensuring labels and packaging comply with customer and legal requirements; Maintaining traceability systems, completing traceability exercises and supporting customer visits, audits and external inspections; Championing GMP standards across the factory; Using data and root cause analysis techniques to improve quality performance, reduce waste and enhance manufacturing efficiency; Supporting the wider shift leadership team and deputising for the Manufacturing Shift Lead during periods of absence

Requirements

Previous experience within a food manufacturing quality role; Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification; Level 2 HACCP qualification; Trained Internal Auditor with practical auditing experience; Strong understanding of food safety, quality and legality requirements within a manufacturing environment; Experience investigating non-conformances and applying root cause analysis methodologies; Knowledge of GMP standards, allergen management and traceability requirements; Experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives; Knowledge of BRC standards and customer codes of practice; Strong communication and influencing skills with the confidence to challenge standards when required; Competent in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook; Ability to work independently and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment; Ambitious, proactive and motivated to develop into future leadership roles

Nice to have

Understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles (desirable)

Benefits

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave; Enhanced Pension Scheme; Death in Service Benefit; Free Employee Assistance Programme; Retail discounts accessible via Benefits Hub platform; Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral); Employee Recognition Awards; Extensive Learning & Development opportunities; Opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growing organisation