Head of Quality

Dr. Oetker (UK) Limited; Leyland; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Leyland seeks a Head of Quality to lead their Quality Team. In this full-time permanent role, you'll ensure compliance and drive continuous quality improvement while supporting a culture of collaboration. Ideal candidates have a proven track record in food manufacturing quality management and strong leadership skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment along with excellent benefits including generous annual leave, private medical insurance, and free meals on-site.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Free Life Assurance

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Private medical insurance

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Free parking

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven senior Quality or Technical Manager in food manufacturing.
• Ability to remain resilient and confident under pressure.
• Strong leadership and effective coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality excellence and ensure compliance.
• Lead and coach a talented quality team.
• Represent the company at national and international forums.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Continuous Improvement

Effective Communication

Job description

Quality | Leyland | Full Time | Permanent

Since our beginnings at Dr. Oetker, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts, as well as digital platforms and services quality and an innovative spirit set us apart.

What awaits you? It's up to you! At Dr. Oetker, you can actively shape the future both yours and ours. We want to be part of something bigger. Don't you?

JOIN THE TASTE.

Your Responsibilities

Great news! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Quality to join our Quality Team. We’re looking for an inspiring leader who will drive quality excellence, ensure compliance, and champion continuous improvement across our Leyland site. You’ll lead and coach a talented team, develop and implement quality strategies aligned with our company vision, and represent Dr. Oetker UK at national and international forums. Your expertise will ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety, legality, and quality, while fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation. As a global, family‑run business our culture is really important to us. All of our employees are inspired and motivated to create a competitive advantage in the market place for our customers and consumers, whilst having fun at the same time!

A Career At Dr Oetker Will Provide You With

• The opportunity to shape and lead a high‑performing quality team in a dynamic food manufacturing environment.
• The remit to influence business‑wide quality strategy and drive continuous improvement, whilst ensuring legal compliance.
• A collaborative, supportive culture where your ideas and leadership make a real impact.

What You Bring

• A proven senior Quality or Technical Manager within food manufacturing, you have the proven ability to be resilient and confident in taking decisive action, even under pressure.
• You will be able to show conviction and unwavering commitment in protecting quality objectives that safeguard the business and consumers, whilst fostering collaboration within the business.
• A strong leader who can demonstrate effective coaching and communication skills, inspiring and developing those around you.
• A passionate advocate for quality and continuous improvement, always eager to stay ahead of industry trends and legislation.

What We Offer

• 33 days annual leave (inc bank holidays) which increases with service.
• Free Life Assurance at 4 times basic annual salary.
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay.
• Salary sacrifice Pension scheme (3% employee contribution, 6% employer contribution).
• Private medical insurance (BUPA).
• Health care Cash Plan Scheme (BUPA).
• Annual healthy heart MOTs.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.
• Employee loyalty scheme recognising length of service milestones at 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 years and beyond!
• Free pizzas.
• Subsidised on‑site restaurant with hot and cold meals, a salad/deli bar and snack machines.
• Free tea, coffee and fresh fruit.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Free Wi‑Fi on site.
• Employee Referral Scheme £350 once you know how great it is to work here, you’ll want to bring your friends and family!
• Regular Employee Forums ensuring all employees have a voice.
• Incentivised employee suggestion scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free eye test vouchers.

We look forward to your online application. Just click the “Apply now” button, and you’re good to go. Still have questions? Then please feel free to reach out to us directly.

Dr. Oetker is an equal opportunities employer. We continuously work to shape and live in a corporate culture where everyone feels welcome. At Dr. Oetker, your personality and qualifications are what count. Not gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation, and identity.

Dr. Oetker (UK) Limited