Quality Manager

Company description:

Vitaflo (International) Limited

For more than 25 years, Vitaflo has developed innovative specialised clinical nutritional products for inherited metabolic disorders, pediatric?kidney disease, and specialised diets such as the ketogenic diet.

Vitaflo products offer patients choice, flexibility, and convenience. We combine the latest medical research, together with insights on changing modern lifestyles to best support patients in the compliance of restrictive therapeutic diets.

Vitaflo continues its mission of Enhancing Lives Together with research and development at the heart of what we do.

Job description:

We are part of Nestlé Health Science and continue to expand our global footprint with a worldwide presence in Clinical Nutrition. Behind our pioneering company are people who drive breakthroughs in research and development, creating innovative impact.

Our employees are at the heart of what we stand for with 96% saying they are proud to work for us and 94% recommending Vitaflo as a good place to work.

Our Headquarters, based in Liverpool, is the hub of innovative and creative activity. We strive to be at the cutting edge of our industry sector with patients needs being at the forefront of our mind. We work collaboratively, share our knowledge and expertise and above all love what we do and why we do it.

Quality Manager

We are currently looking to recruit a Quality Manager to work at our Liverpool Headquarters site on a full time, permanent contract.

What will you do?

• Responsible for the development and implementation of the quality strategy throughout the business and monitoringits enforcement by establishing relevant KPIs.
• Maintain a documented Quality Management System that reflects the companys commitment to food safety as well as establishing the Operating Quality Manual.
• Manage and leaddirect reports to achieve the operational and strategic ambition of the department. Drive growth within the team through individual development plans.
• Manage the internal and external audit programs (Vitaflo headquarters and subsidiaries, suppliers and contract-manufacturers).
• Ensure the monitoring of key quality parameters in order to drive structured, root cause analysis and continuous improvement in the quest for zero defects across the organisation. Lead the management review of quality.
• Member of the crisis committee for all product-related crises and incidents. Lead the follow-up of crises/major quality failures.
• Ensure the correct functioning of the Vitaflo QC laboratory, including personnel safety, availability of equipment and training of technicians. Track and challenge the performance of contracted laboratories.
• Assist other departments in the entire value chain and provide them with the necessary services and support, to ensure quality in their fields.
• Control an annual budget for all activities relating to Quality Assurance. Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize tasks to deliver budget benefits.

Who are we looking for?

Essential

• University graduate or equivalent (preferred microbiology, chemistry or food science-related studies).
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team e.g.QA manager in a factory.
• Proven track record of delivering results by working with cross-functional teams.
• High knowledge of GMP, Food Hygiene, HACCP and FSSC 22000 standards.
• Auditing experience and knowledge of microbiology.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and influence across all functions and levels.
• You will be able to work using your own initiative, have the ability to prioritise with strong communication skills and be able to solve technical and complex problems.

Desirable

• Experience in leading a team and working in food companies.
• Knowledge and application of 5Sprinciples.
• Experience and focus on Continuous Improvement.
• Infant Formula or medical food manufacturing.

What we offer?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays and Christmas shut down
• Discretionary bonus scheme (subject to qualifying period)
• Gym membership/allowance (subject to qualifying period)
• Employer pension contribution (3% rising to 5% subject to qualifying period then matched to a maximum of 10%). Employee minimum contributions apply
• Private healthcare (subject to qualifying period)
• Volunteering opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to qualifying period)

At Vitaflo (International) Ltd, our values are rooted in respect - for our employees, our customers and our patients. That's why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunity for all, and we may collect relevant anonymized data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.

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