Area Quality Manager

Nestle SA; Halifax; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 12%

Discretionary bonus

12 flex days

Private medical cover

Professional development

Job summary

Nestlé Halifax Factory in West Yorkshire is seeking an Area Quality Manager to lead quality, hygiene and food safety within the confectionery department. You will be a key member of the Local Committee ensuring compliance with quality standards and customer expectations.

Collaborating with teams across manufacturing, quality and supply, you will drive continuous improvement, implement GMP, and mentor staff to deliver Zero Defects and site excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Engineering or Quality-related field.
• Experience in FMCG quality roles.
• Knowledge of GMP and Quality Management Systems.
• Ability to work with large teams and manage stakeholders.
• Coaching and development of staff.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Local Committee and factory Quality Assurance team to create and maintain compliance in hygiene, food safety, and quality.
• Deliver quality objectives including complaints reduction, foreign body reduction, and First Time Right (FTR) improvements.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) at the required standard for the area.
• Support Nestlé Continuous Excellence programme in the quest for zero defects and carry out continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with incident management and audits as part of area readiness.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GMP knowledge

Team collaboration

Coaching & development

Stakeholder management

Education

Science/Engineering/Quality-related degree

Job description

• Comprehensive pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution
• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• Generous holiday entitlement including an additional 12 ‘flex days’
• Private medical health cover
• A focus on professional development and growth

Nestlé UK&I

Halifax, West Yorkshire

£38,000 – £43,000 per annum

Full Time, Permanent

Some Of Our Fantastic Benefits

• Comprehensive pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution
• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• Generous holiday entitlement including an additional 12 ‘flex days’
• Private medical health cover
• A focus on professional development and growth

We have an excellent opportunity to join our Nestlé team as an Area Quality Manager at our Confectionery factory in Halifax, Yorkshire. As an Area Quality Manager, you would be responsible for all food safety and quality aspects within your specific department. You will be a key member of the Local Committee and contribute to ensuring the department is producing our fantastic products meeting all quality and safety standards.

Nestlé Halifax Factory in West Yorkshire is the home of the iconic confectionary brand Quality Street amongst several other well-known brands such as Quality Street and After Eight. These are produced through controlled process plant and automated filling and packing lines.

We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in grocery.

Your Impact

The Area Quality Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and food safety are maintained. This position requires collaborating with various teams to implement quality objectives and continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of quality awareness, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Management and Compliance: Contribute as a member of the area Local Committee and factory Quality Assurance team to create and maintain compliance in hygiene, food safety, and quality.
• Quality Objectives Delivery: Deliver quality objectives such as complaints reduction, foreign body reduction, and First Time Right (FTR) improvements.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are maintained at the required standard for the area.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Support the Nestlé Continuous Excellence programme in the quest for zero defects and carry out continuous improvement activities using everyday problem-solving techniques.
• Incident Management and Audits: Ensure the successful management of quality incidents through participation in root cause analysis and corrective action follow-up, while also supporting area readiness for internal and external audits.

Your ingredients for success

To be successful in the role of Area Quality Manager, you will possess demonstrable experience in quality-focused roles within FMCG environments, showcasing a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Educational Background: Ideally holds a degree or equivalent in a Science, Engineering, or Quality-related subject.
• Quality Assurance Implementation: Experience in successfully implementing quality assurance programmes and influencing practices at all levels within the factory.
• Quality Management Systems: Knowledge of working with Quality Management Systems and food safety along with knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials and products.
• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in large teams and manage a significant number of stakeholders.
• Coaching and Development: Experience in training, coaching, and challenging individuals to reach quality targets, along with leading improvement projects that deliver tangible quality enhancements.

What You Need To Know

Advert posting date: Tuesday 03/11/2026

Advert closing date for this role: Tuesday 17/11/2026.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

To find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland