Quality Manager

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