Quality Manager

Are you an experienced Quality Manager ready to step up as the second-in-command to the Technical Manager in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment?

We’re partnering with a well-established business to recruit a Quality Manager who will help drive food safety standards, lead audits, and support a high-performing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, confident communicator to champion food safety and quality, influence site culture, and support technical excellence across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Safety & Quality Leadership

• Champion a strong food safety and quality culture across the site
• Ensure compliance with BRC and customer standards
• Track, report, and improve key quality and food safety KPIs

Audit & Technical Support

• Lead customer and third-party audits to deliver strong outcomes
• Support the Technical Manager in delivering site technical strategy
• Lead investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Act as a key member of the HACCP team and support food defence requirements

Team Leadership

• Coach, guide, and develop the Quality team
• Set clear objectives, recognise strong performance, and manage issues professionally
• Support succession planning and team development

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements across quality, safety, and operational standards
• Use data to guide decision-making and performance improvements
• Support wider site initiatives and technical projects

Essential Criteria

• Experience in a Quality or Technical role within food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of BRC and food safety standards
• Experience leading audits
• A confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
• Ambitious and motivated, with a passion for food safety and quality culture
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Degree in Food Science, Food Safety, or related discipline
• HACCP Level 4

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in chilled and/or high-risk environments
• Knowledge of TACCP and food authenticity
• Experience with structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D)

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