Quality Compliance Lead

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in East Kilbride is seeking a Quality Compliance Lead to enhance the Quality Management System and ensure food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in quality compliance, internal auditing, and HACCP training. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively in a progressive environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a quality or compliance-based role within food manufacturing.
• HACCP and internal audit trained.
• Confident communicator with good relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate audits and ensure follow-up actions are implemented.
• Support development of QMS processes and documentation.
• Lead quality investigations and ensure corrective actions are taken.

Skills

Internal auditing

Quality management systems

HACCP compliance

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Q-Pulse

Job description

Escape Recruitment is supporting a leading manufacturer in their search for a Quality Compliance Lead. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that prioritises product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you'll play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the site's Quality Management System (QMS), supporting the wider team in upholding food safety and certification standards. The ideal candidate will be methodical, highly organised, and confident in leading internal and external audit activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring follow-up actions are effectively implemented

• Support the development and maintenance of QMS processes and documentation

• Act as a point of contact for certification bodies and customer audits

• Lead quality investigations and ensure appropriate corrective/preventative actions are taken

• Ensure compliance with HACCP, TACCP and VACCP across the site

• Manage compliance reporting and assist with management review processes

• Oversee the calibration of key quality equipment and water testing plans

• Maintain the electronic quality system and provide support to users

• Deliver training and guidance on compliance and quality standards

What We're Looking For:

• Strong experience in a quality or compliance-based role within food manufacturing or a similar regulated environment

• HACCP and internal audit trained

• Confident communicator, able to work across departments and build relationships at all levels

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with knowledge of QMS software (e.g. Q-Pulse or similar)

• Strong organisational skills with a detail-focused, proactive approach

If you're passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, and want to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.