Quality Compliance Manager

Quality Compliance Manager – Food Manufacturing
Ashford, Kent (TN27)
£50,000 - £55,000 DOE | 28 Days Holiday | Company Pension
Monday to Friday, Days | 40 hours per week

Are you a passionate Quality professional looking for your next challenge in the food and drink manufacturing industry?

We are working with a well-established and expanding business in the fresh juice and fruit-based ingredients sector. With over 20 years of success and ongoing investment in their modern production facility, this company is now seeking a Quality Compliance Manager to strengthen their technical team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Leading and supporting Quality Assurance teams to meet technical and quality objectives.
2. Maintaining up-to-date QA systems and documentation in line with customer and industry standards.
3. Investigating and responding to customer complaints, driving continuous improvements.
4. Coordinating internal audits, quality panels, GMP and hygiene audits.
5. Liaising with NPD for successful product launches and ensuring technical documentation is ready.
6. Monitoring KPIs and performance metrics to improve site standards and customer satisfaction.
7. Acting as a key contact during customer visits, audits, and technical reviews.

About You:

1. Strong background in food manufacturing quality management.
2. Hands-on experience with HACCP, audits, and managing QA systems.
3. Confident communicator with the ability to liaise with both customers and internal teams.
4. Self-motivated, with strong leadership and organisational skills.

What’s in it for you:

1. Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 DOE
2. Monday to Friday working pattern – no weekends!
3. 28 days holiday
4. Company pension scheme
5. The opportunity to shape quality systems in a growing and innovative site

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a senior role where they can make an impact and take ownership of quality systems and culture.