Quality Manager

Description:

Quality Manager Benefits:

• Paid sickness leave after 1 year of service
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Retailer discounts
• Life assurance
• Bike2Work scheme
• Electric Vehicle (EV) purchase scheme
• Health cashback plan
• Mortgage advice service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Key Quality Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead the site's quality assurance and food safety standards, ensuring compliance with BRCGS, customer requirements, and legislation.
• Work closely with Production, Hygiene, Engineering, and H&S teams to maintain high standards across the site.
• Manage the internal audit programme and ensure non-conformances are investigated and closed out effectively.
• Support BRCGS and customer audits, acting as the technical lead during site visits.
• Maintain robust HACCP, VACCP, and TACCP systems and support traceability requirements.
• Provide technical input into new product development and site projects.
• Deliver technical training and briefings across the business.
• Work collaboratively with wider Technical teams and deputise for the Technical Manager when required.
• Support the Hygiene Manager during periods of absence.
• Help drive a strong culture of food safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Quality Manager Requirements:

Essential:

• 3+ years' experience in a QA or Technical role at supervisory level or above.
• Food Safety & HACCP Level 3 or above.
• Lead Auditor experience or qualification.
• Previous experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or a similar environment.
• Experience with auditing, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of product and environmental microbiological testing.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and influencing skills.

Desired:

• Food-related Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• HACCP Level 4.
• Lead Auditor certification