Quality & Compliance Lead - Continuous Improvement

Macfarlane Group UK Ltd; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Life assurance 3x

Employee assistance programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Pitreavie Packaging is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality control, audits, and improvement initiatives at our Grayshill-based site in Scotland. The role is full-time, onsite, and involves covering other Scottish sites as needed. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

You will drive compliance with ISO 9001/14001 and BRCGS, manage supplier quality, and mentor manufacturing staff to uphold high product standards across the production lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in corrugated/print and food sector (preferred).
• Ability to work under pressure and motivate others to meet tight deadlines.
• Good eye for detail and methodical in approach.
• Manufacturing quality experience is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and time manage.
• Experience with BRCGS/ISO/FSC company processes.
• Strong IT literacy and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Compliance Oversight – Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and certifications including ISO 9001, 14001 and BRCGS.
• Quality Control – Design and implement quality control processes across production.
• Audits and Inspections – Conduct internal audits and participate in external audits.
• Data Analysis – Collect and analyse quality data to identify trends.
• Problem Resolution – Investigate non-conformities and drive corrective actions.
• Supplier Quality Management – Monitor supplier quality and address issues.
• Employee Training – Train staff on quality standards and procedures.
• Documentation and Reporting – Maintain quality records and KPIs.
• Continuous Improvement – Lead projects to improve efficiency and quality.
• BRCGS Compliance – Ensure daily operations meet BRCGS standards.
• Customer Interaction – Interface with customers on quality expectations.
• Risk Management – Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Quality management

Audits

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Team leadership

Regulatory awareness

Job description

Pitreavie Packaging is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality control, audits, and improvement initiatives at our Grayshill-based site in Scotland. The role is full-time, onsite, and involves covering other Scottish sites as needed. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

You will drive compliance with ISO 9001/14001 and BRCGS, manage supplier quality, and mentor manufacturing staff to uphold high product standards across the production lifecycle.