Overview
Vickerstock are working in partnership with a global seafood business to recruit a Senior Quality Manager for their site in Fife.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within a fast-paced, high-volume food manufacturing environment.
You will lead the site Quality function, ensuring the consistent delivery of safe, legal and high-quality products, while driving a strong culture of continuous improvement across the business.
Your new role
As Senior Quality Manager, you will lead and develop the Quality Assurance team, ensuring the effective operation of the Food Safety & Quality Management System.
You will act as the site's key technical representative, managing audits, customer relationships and regulatory compliance, while working cross-functionally to embed quality at every stage of the product lifecycle.
Key responsibilities
- Leading and developing the site QA team to ensure high performance and engagement
- Maintaining HACCP systems in line with legislation, best practice and customer expectation
- Ensuring full compliance with BRCGS, retailer standards and UK/EU food safety legislation
- Leading all internal, external, customer and third-party audits
- Managing non-conformance processes, including root cause analysis and CAPA
- Driving a proactive quality culture across the site through coaching and collaboration
- Monitoring and reporting on key quality KPIs including complaints, GMP, audit outcomes and product performance
- Partnering with NPD, Operations and Engineering to ensure quality is embedded across all processes
- Acting as the main technical contact for customer queries and complaint investigations
What you will need to succeed
- Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Level 4 Food Safety and Level 3 HACCP (minimum)
- Proven experience in a senior Technical/Quality role within food manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of BRCGS, retailer standards and food legislation
- Demonstrable leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate teams
- Experience managing audits and customer relationships
- Strong communication, influencing and problem-solving skills
- A proactive, resilient approach in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
- Experience within seafood or chilled, short shelf-life products
- Internal Auditor qualification (BRCGS or ISO 22000)
- Training in Allergen Management or Root Cause Analysis
What you will receive
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to lead within a growing, global FMCG business
- Strong career development and progression opportunities
- A collaborative, quality-focused working environment
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Maria Murphy, Principal Recruitment Consultant at Vickerstock on 0161 5075 448.
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