Quality Compliance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Alford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognised manufacturing company in Lincolnshire is seeking a Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager to oversee site-wide quality and compliance activities. The role offers a competitive salary of £50,000–£52,500 FTE, flexible working options (full-time or 4 days/week), and generous benefits. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in quality roles within the food sector and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Death in service benefit

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior quality role in the food industry.
• Knowledge of safety legislation and quality standards.
• Confident managing audits, HACCP, and Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality and compliance across the site.
• Ensure compliance with feed safety legislation.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System.

Skills

Quality management

Compliance oversight

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Description

Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager

Lincolnshire | Full-time or 4-day week option | £50,000–£52,500 FTE + benefits

Are you a quality and compliance leader? Are you looking for a hands-on leadership role where you can shape and elevate quality standards across a manufacturing site?

We’re hiring a Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager to take ownership of site-wide quality, compliance, and feed safety within a well-established manufacturer. You'll lead the quality function, overseeing a capable team and maintaining site-wide compliance with customer standards and regulatory schemes such as BRC, UFAS, FEMAS or GMP+.

The business is supportive of flexible working and open to compressed hours or part-time (32–39 hours over 4 days), with an ideal start in early October to allow a smooth transition with the retiring incumbent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all quality and compliance activity across the site
• Ensure site compliance with feed safety legislation and customer standards
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Own and manage HACCP and internal audit programs
• Deputise for the Head of Technical during audits or inspections
• Lead customer complaint investigations and drive non-conformance resolution
• Develop and mentor a small quality and hygiene team

About You:

• 5+ years in a senior quality role in food.
• Knowledge of safety legislation and schemes.
• Confident managing audits, HACCP, and QMS
• Strong people skills with proven team leadership experience
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused
• Able to work on-site

Benefits:

• £50,000–£52,500 FTE salary
• 25 days holiday
• Death in service benefit
• Flexible working (full-time or 4 days/week)

Apply now to join a purpose-driven business where your quality leadership will directly impact product excellence, customer trust, and animal well-being.