Quality & Compliance Manager

Morgan Ryder; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer in Dunstable is seeking a Quality & Compliance Manager to take charge of quality standards and compliance. This hands-on role involves leading audits, driving continuous improvement strategies, and developing a strong team culture. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a senior operational management position, particularly in a BRC manufacturing environment. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 plus bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Performance-based bonus

3% employer pension

Life assurance

Cost-of-living pay rises

Qualifications

• Experience leading audits in a BRC manufacturing environment.
• Solid experience in a senior operational management position.
• Demonstrated experience developing teams including H&S and QA.

Responsibilities

• Own and embed ISO standards across the site.
• Lead risk assessments and implement safety measures.
• Conduct internal and external audits.

Skills

ISO 9001 knowledge

Audit leadership

Team leadership

Data analysis for improvement

Education

Strong operational management experience

Tools

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Job description

Quality & Compliance Manager
£55,000 + Bonus | Leading UK Manufacturer | Dunstable Area

Are you a quality champion with a sharp eye for detail and a fire for continuous improvement?
Ready to take full ownership of quality, compliance, and safety in a fast-moving, high-performance environment?

We're working with a market-leading manufacturer on the hunt for a Quality & Compliance Manager to take the reins and drive real change. This isn't just a compliance box-ticking role, it's a hands-on leadership opportunity where you'll shape the future of quality, safety, and environmental standards across the entire site.

With new investment, strong leadership, and a culture that backs big ideas, now's the perfect time to step in, shake things up, and make your mark.

What You'll Be Leading

• Quality Excellence: Own and embed ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 & BRCGS standards across the site
• Audit Leadership: Command the room during internal/external audits - your prep, your process, your win
• HSE Ownership: Lead risk assessments, RIDDOR reporting, and bring proactive safety to life
• KPI Obsessed: Use data (DPMO, SRI, WTL) to spotlight issues and lead powerful improvements
• CI Driver: Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and your own creative spark to challenge the status quo
• Team Empowerment: Lead a tight-knit squad (QA, PQC, H&S) and elevate performance across departments

What You Bring to the Table

Essential:

• Strong knowledge and experience with ISO 9001, BRCGS.
• Demonstrated experience leading audits in a BRC manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading and developing teams (including H&S and QA).
• Solid experience in a senior operational management position.

Desirable:

• Six Sigma (Green Belt or above)
• Plastics or packaging manufacturing background
• Experience delivering environmental initiatives and waste reduction strategies
• HACCP working knowledge
• NEBOSH qualified

What's On Offer

• Up to £55,000 salary (DOE)
• Performance-based bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 3% employer pension
• Life assurance, sick pay, and cost-of-living pay rises
• Regular performance reviews and salary progression
• Full support to make the role your own

Fast-Track Hiring Timeline
We're moving quickly - first interviews are already booked:

• First Stage (Teams): Thursday 15th August
• Second Stage (On-site): Tuesday 20th August (includes site tour)

Ready to Make a Real Impact?
If you're fired up by standards, strategy, and creating real results, we want to hear from you.
Apply now - interviews are filling fast.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.