Quality Manager / QA Manager Andover £40,000 + excellent benefits   My Client is a well-established independent Food Manufacturer based in a beautiful location near Andover.  They are now seeking a Quality Manager / QA manager to join their team   Quality Manager Key responsibilities will include:
·Line management of the QA function within the business
·Implementing, embedding and monitoring systems and procedures 
·Ensuring microbiological, water quality and other necessary food safety testing is conducted to meet customer requirements and support with corrective actions.
·Managing taste panels, communicating results to the relevant departments and supporting in the drive to identify and rectify controllable quality issues
·Supporting with process validations and manage the calibration schedule.
·Assisting with customer complaints investigations.
·Supporting and promoting an improved food safety and quality culture   Quality Manager Skills / Experience Required:
·A Strong Food Safety and Quality background
·A good understanding of HACCP (level 3 or above qualification), BRC, hygiene and internal auditing is essential.
·Educated to a degree level in a food related discipline
·Level 4 Food Safety Certificate
·Experience working with the main retailers   Quality Manager Salary and Benefits:
·£up to £40,000 DOE
·incentive bonus
·25 Days Annual Leave
·Free Onsite parking
·We Care - Employee Assistance/ 24/7 GP
·Tooth Fairy dental support
·Cycle to work scheme
·Discount scheme - Food, Retail & Gym Discounts
·Subsidised Canteen   Key Word Search - Technical Manager, Technical Team Manager, Raw Materials Manager, QA Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Manager   This role is commutable from Andover, Salisbury, Basingstoke, Winchester and Amesbury Areas