Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working in

partnership with ICB Distillers who are recruiting for a Quality Manager on a Permanent basis.

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Middlesbrough

Hours: Full Time

Job Purpose

To ensure the effective implementation, maintenance, and understanding of ICB Distillers Quality Management System (QMS) and HACCP protocols across the company.

Ensuring systems and procedures meet the highest quality standards, legal requirements,

and customer expectations. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will
collaborate with various departments, ensuring food safety and quality at every stage.

Responsibilities:

Quality and Compliance Management:

Implement and manage quality systems to uphold all QMS and third-party certifications, including BRC standards.
Ensure ongoing HACCP compliance and proper risk control, participating in the HACCP team and monitoring critical control points.
Oversee document control to ensure all procedures and policies are current.
Follow up with implemented programs (GMPs, Good Hygiene Practices, HACCP,

Allergen Control, Cleaning and Sanitation, Pest Control, Equipment Calibration,

Organic

Certification, etc.) to ensure compliance by all employees and other personnel in the

manufacturing facility.
Close out non-conformances by ensuring corrective actions are tracked and completed
Assist in investigating and correcting quality-related issues (including customer complaints) through collaboration with other

departments.
Product Quality Assurance:

Ensure all products meet QAS and customer specifications through robust monitoring

and compliance.
Audit quality control of raw materials, packaging components, labels, and finished

products to ensure compliance with established specifications and regulatory
standards

Coordinate audits, calibrations, inspections, and samples to maintain food safety

standards.
Production Support:

Collaborate with Production to ensure quality and safety practices are integrated and

followed.
Receive complaints from the Technical Manager regarding production-related issues and conduct necessary investigations.
Support New Product Development (NPD) by attending initial production runs to ensure standards are met.

Systems & Process Improvement:

Assist in the implementation of policies, operating procedures, quality systems and

programs which ensure proper testing, evaluation, inspection, and technical
support in order to meet product quality standards.
Oversee the on-hold/fail system for timely disposition and reporting of held stock.
Actively contribute to process improvements.

Team Leadership:

Lead and develop the QA and QC team, fostering a performance driven culture and

identifying training needs.

Knowledge & Experience:

Educated to degree level within a food science or food technology discipline

3+ years in a senior quality assurance role in food or drinks manufacturing

Excellent working knowledge of food hygiene and food safety requirements as well as

BRC and UK Grocer audit requirements.

Excellent people management skills

Strong communication skills

Good attention to detail

For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact Imperial

Recruitment Group.

Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment
for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds,

experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment
process