Quality Manager

Position: Quality Manager (Permanent)
Quality Manager - Food & Drink Industry

£50,000 + Company Benefits + Overtime

Monday - Friday - 9AM - 5PM

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead site-wide quality, food safety, and compliance activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining the Quality Management System, driving audit readiness, and embedding a strong quality culture across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Compliance

* Lead and maintain the site Quality Management System in line with legislation and recognised standards (e.g. GMP, HACCP, BRC).

* Ensure product safety, quality, traceability, and specification compliance throughout manufacture.

* Own site quality policies, procedures, and work instructions.

* Lead internal, customer, supplier, and certification audits.

* Manage non-conformances and CAPA, ensuring timely investigation and closure.

* Oversee incoming, in-process, and finished product quality checks.

* Ensure appropriate sampling, testing, and product release processes.

* Lead, develop, and support the Quality (QA/QC) team.

* Use quality data and KPIs to identify trends and drive improvement.

* Support NPD and product launches to ensure quality standards are met.

Skills & Experience Required

* Proven experience as a Quality Manager within food, drink, FMCG, supplements, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

* Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety systems.

* Experience managing audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives.

* Confident leader with excellent communication and influencing skills.

* Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to perform under pressure.

If you are interested in this Quality Manager role, please submit an up-to-date CV through this advert