Quality Assurance Team Leader

Stanbroke Beef, Grantham, Lincolnshire

Quality Assurance Team Leader

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Stanbroke Beef, Grantham, Lincolnshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 6 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 5586f7174b2a4bd2a9e70e9e8d8f9f3d

Location ref: Grantham, Lincolnshire

Full Job Description

  • Promote safe work practices and uphold high standards of hygiene and food safety throughout the QA function
  • Lead, mentor, coach, and develop the Quality Assurance team
  • Manage team performance, attendance, rostering, leave planning, and training requirements
  • Monitor compliance with DAFF export requirements, Approved Arrangement programs, HACCP plans, Australian Standards, customer specifications, and regulatory standards
  • Oversee food safety, quality assurance, GMP, and verification programs across the facility
  • Manage inspection activities, product monitoring, environmental monitoring, and quality verification checks
  • Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including BRCGS, AUS-MEAT, Halal, Organic, customer, and regulatory audits
  • Investigate customer complaints, quality incidents, non-conformances, and product deviations, ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions are implemented
  • Maintain and verify HACCP-based food safety systems and prerequisite programs
  • Ensure quality records, documentation, and reports are completed accurately and maintained in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
  • Deliver food safety, quality, and compliance training to operational teams
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, food safety performance, efficiency, and compliance
  • Support the Quality Manager in achieving departmental and business objectives

    Previous experience in a Quality Assurance leadership, supervisory, or management role within the meat processing, food manufacturing, or export food industry
  • Strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety systems, quality management systems, and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Experience managing teams and fostering a positive workplace culture
  • Sound understanding of export meat processing requirements and customer specifications
  • Demonstrated experience with AUS-MEAT, BRCGS, Halal, Organic, and major customer audit standards
  • Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities
  • The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage competing priorities
  • Certificate III/IV in Food Safety or Meat Processing (desirable)
  • Tertiary qualifications in Food Science, Microbiology, Agriculture, Quality Assurance, or a related discipline will be highly regarded

    Stanbroke Beef
  • Grantham £46,543 per year - estimated ? Stanbroke ships premium Australian beef to more than 40 countries, and we're looking for someone who cares as much about getting it right as we do. Stanbroke is a reputable family-owned and operated Australian cattle and beef business. Our operations span Northern Queensland with extensive cattle properties, backgrounding operations in Southern Queensland, state-of-the-art feedlots, a fully accredited beef processing facility, and global marketing capabilities. We produce a full range of Grain and Grass-fed beef categories and export to over 40 countries worldwide., Join a team committed to producing premium Australian beef products for customers around the world.

  • Opportunity to join a highly respected Australian beef producer and exporter
  • Exposure to internationally recognised food safety, quality, and export standards
  • A challenging and rewarding leadership role within a progressive organisation
  • Career development and progression opportunities
  • Supportive and professional working environment
  • Competitive salary package commensurate with experience

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/quality-assurance-team-leader-127077170