Quality Manager (Food Manufacturing)

Description:

Quality Manager (Food Manufacturing)

West Wales
Competitive Salary (Dependent on Experience) + Benefits
Full-Time | Permanent

Lead Quality. Drive Standards. Shape Food Safety Culture.

Are you an experienced Quality Manager looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely influence site standards, develop people, and make a visible impact on business performance?

We're partnered with a well-established and growing food manufacturer in South Wales that supplies major retail and foodservice customers across the UK. Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking to appoint a Quality Manager to lead the site's quality and food safety agenda.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious quality professional seeking a role with real autonomy, senior stakeholder exposure, and the chance to drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will take full responsibility for the site's Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with customer, legal and food safety requirements while embedding a culture of quality throughout the business.

You'll play a key role in maintaining best-in-class standards and supporting the site's ongoing growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop the Quality Assurance team
Manage and maintain BRCGS accreditation and audit readiness
Lead customer, retailer and third-party audits
Drive food safety, GMP and quality standards across the manufacturing operation
Manage HACCP systems, risk assessments and food safety documentation
Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances, implementing effective corrective actions
Analyse quality KPIs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Work collaboratively with Production, Technical and NPD teams to ensure product quality is consistently achieved
Act as the site's quality champion, influencing standards at all levels of the businessAbout You

We're looking for a proactive and hands-on Quality Manager who enjoys building relationships, leading teams and driving improvements.

Ideally, you'll have:

Previous experience in a Quality Manager, QA Manager or Technical Management role within food manufacturing
Strong working knowledge of BRCGS standards and retailer requirements
HACCP qualification and a solid understanding of food safety legislation
Experience leading customer audits and retailer visits
Proven leadership skills with experience developing high-performing teams
A continuous improvement mindset and a structured approach to problem-solving
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across the businessWhat's in It for You?

Competitive salary depending on experience
Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development
Supportive leadership team and collaborative site culture
Opportunity to play a key role within a growing and successful food manufacturing businessInterested?

If you're a Quality Manager looking for your next challenge within a progressive food manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion