Quality Manager; food manufacturing

Position: Quality Manager (food manufacturing) (Permanent)
Location: Connahs Quay

We are currently recruiting a Factory Quality Manager for a leading European food group, based at their 24/7 facility in North Wales near Chester.
Reporting to the Site Head of Technical, the Quality Manager will oversee the factory quality team, driving a culture of operational excellence and food safety. As the site’s Quality Manager, your mission is to ensure products meet the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Quality Manager responsibilities include:

* Team Leadership:
Mentoring and developing the Quality team while embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

* Compliance & Audits:
Maintaining quality policies in line with HACCP and ensuring the site remains "audit-ready" for 3rd party and customer inspections.

* Customer Relations:
Acting as the primary technical point of contact for major retailers, attending meetings, and responding to technical queries.

* Data-Driven Quality:
Analyzing product performance data to provide actionable insights and managing CAPA plans for non-conformances.

* Innovation Support:
Collaborating with cross-functional teams on NPD and process validation to ensure quality is built into every new launch.
Who We Are Looking For

* Proven Experience:

You have a track record in quality or Food Safety management within a food production or FMCG environment.

* Chilled or Frozen Expertise:
Previous experience within chilled or frozen complex categories is highly desirable but not essential

* Retailer Knowledge:
Familiarity with major retailer standards (e.g. Tesco, Aldi, Iceland, Morrisons).

* Technical Proficiency:
Strong knowledge of HACCP, allergen management, and environmental monitoring.

* Influence: A proven ability to lead teams and drive positive change within a manufacturing setting.
Application via CV