About Us:
Established in 1904 by William John Thatcher, we have grown into one of the top cider-making businesses in the world. Now in our fifth generation of family cider makers, we're exceptionally proud of our Somerset roots.
We've experienced tremendous growth through industry-leading levels of investment in our marketing, people development, innovative technology and world-class cider mill. The best part? We're just getting started.
What will I be doing?
Overall purpose:
As a Quality Assurance & Compliance manager, your role is to ensure Thatcher's has management systems appropriate to current legislation and implement them effectively.
You will be leading a team to deliver a programme of continuous improvement and maintaining the company wide culture of quality at the heart of everything the business does. Providing specialist advice and support to the management teams regarding H&S and environmental matters.
The role will also involve:
Internal audits of site and systems
Coordinating training events, recording evidence and reporting compliance
Writing monthly KPI reports
Administering document management systems to ensure procedures and policies are up to date and controlled
Support with/ensure completion of risk assessments
Ensure compliance to ISO 14001 and BRCGS
Record and investigate non-conformance/ compliance
Record and investigate accidents, hazards, near misses
Support area managers in setting and meeting objectives to drive improvement
Coordinate the support of external consultants (arrange external audits, ensure actions are completed, specific projects/knowledge)
What skills do I need?
Able to work independently and in the wider team
Coach and mentor the compliance team
Experience in food quality management systems
Experience in H&S management systems
Experience in Environmental management systems
Maintenance of quality and safety records
Knowledge of HACCP systems
About You:
The Thatchers team is action-orientated, adaptable and resourceful with high levels of resilience to compete in an exciting yet competitive marketplace. We work hard and, together, we achieve great things. We have a desire to learn, a thirst for knowledge and a passion for quality cider that customers enjoy across the world.
Personal Qualities:
You will be conscientious, take pride in your work and always have the business' values and objectives in mind, as well as:
Have a continuous improvement mindset- believing in better.
Be thorough, with a keen eye for detail.
Have a desire to develop own knowledge & understanding, striving to make the most of opportunities to do so.
Be able to efficiently prioritise workload and multitask.
Be able to work independently and with minimal supervision, whilst upholding the Thatchers standards.
Be able to work flexibly when required, to meet the needs of the business.
If you are the person with the skills we are looking for, are self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work individually or as part of the Thatchers team, we can't wait to hear from you!
Hours
This role is a permanent full-time position, Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm.
What are the perks?
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits including IT equipment & pension
Discounts in our cider shop (after all, you'll need to know just how good our cider is!)
Thatchers training and development programme
This is an amazing opportunity to become part of the Thatchers success story and take on an exciting role where no two days are the same.
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