Quality and Compliance Manager

D R Newitt Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering fibre packaging company in Glasgow is seeking a Quality & Compliance Manager to lead the Quality Management System and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The role involves overseeing product safety, maintaining BRCGS certification, and conducting audits. Ideal candidates will have experience in BRCGS-accredited environments and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is a key leadership position with significant impact on product quality and process excellence.

Qualifications

• Food Safety & Quality Auditor Certification desirable.
• Experience in a BRCGS-accredited food or food packaging environment.
• Experience in a lean/continuous improvement environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Product Safety, Quality, and Compliance function.
• Ensure legislative compliance for product safety and quality.
• Maintain BRCGS certification and oversee internal audits.
• Conduct supplier audits and manage relationships with verification bodies.
• Oversee environmental monitoring and cleaning systems.
• Support the development and implementation of SOPs and risk assessments.
• Represent the site on quality and compliance matters.
• Support customer assurance: specifications and certificates of conformity.

Skills

Product Safety

Quality Management

Compliance

Lean/Continuous Improvement

Job description

Pulpex is a pioneering fibre packaging company delivering scalable, renewable packaging solutions. Their fibre-based, first-of-its-kind bottles uses cutting-edge innovation to drive significant change in the eco-packaging space.

In the UK, more than 38.5 million plastic bottles are used every day, with approximately 16 million ending up in landfill, being incinerated, or polluting our environment and waterways. The UK’s 25-Year Environment Plan aims to double resource productivity and eliminate avoidable plastic waste by 2050. Companies like Pulpex are vital for delivering affordable, scalable solutions that support a more sustainable future for consumer goods and professional products.

We are now in search for a Quality & Compliance Manager to join the team. You will lead the effective delivery of our Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring all products meet legal, HARA, safety, quality, and BRCGS standards. This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the Site General Manager and working closely with the wider leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Product Safety, Quality, and Compliance function, positively impacting product quality and process excellence.
• Ensure legislative compliance for product safety and quality and maintain an effective Quality Management System.
• Maintain BRCGS certification and oversee internal audits.
• Conduct supplier audits and manage relationships with third-party verification bodies.
• Oversee environmental monitoring, site hygiene, and cleaning systems to meet product safety standards.
• Support the development, review, and implementation of SOPs, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Represent the site on product safety, quality, and compliance matters to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support customer assurance activities, including product specifications and certificates of conformity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Food Safety & Quality Auditor Certification desirable.
• Experience in a BRCGS-accredited, multi-stage food or food packaging production environment
• Experience in a lean/continuous improvement environment.

This role is also applicable to QC's/QAs who are looking for a step up!

For further details, please apply now. Alternatively, email your CV to [e-mail]