Area Quality Manager – FMCG (Halifax) Drive Quality & Improvement

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

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.