Quality Control & Compliance Manager

Contract Personnel Limited; Easton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Personnel are seeking an experienced Quality Control & Compliance Manager to join a renowned manufacturing business, and take lead of Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure safe, legal and high‑quality products that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee Quality Control, Food Safety, Product Compliance and Continuous Improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quality or Technical Management role within food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety, HACCP, GMP and food legislation.
• Experience managing audits and Quality Management Systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and organisational skills.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement and maintaining the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Maintain compliance with BRCGS Food Safety, HACCP, GMP and relevant food legislation.
• Manage all quality control activities from raw material receipt through to finished product release.
• Lead internal and external audits, including BRCGS certification and customer audits.
• Investigate quality issues and customer complaints, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage supplier approval and quality assurance processes.
• Monitor quality performance, analyse trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead the Environmental Monitoring Programme and oversee product testing activities.
• Manage, coach and develop the Quality Control Technician.

Skills

Quality Management

Leadership

Auditing

Regulatory Compliance

Food Safety

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Quality Assurance

Job description

Contract Personnel are seeking an experienced Quality Control & Compliance Manager to join a renowed manufacturing business, and take lead of Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure the manufacture of safe, legal and high-quality products that consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for Quality Control, Food Safety, Product Compliance and Continuous Improvement across the business. Working closely with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse and Sales, you will drive quality standards, support operational excellence and promote a strong culture of compliance.

We are ideally looking for someone with strong experience in the food, food supplement, nutraceutical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing sector who is commercially aware, passionate about quality, and confident leading both people and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Maintain compliance with BRCGS Food Safety, HACCP, GMP and relevant food legislation.
• Manage all quality control activities from raw material receipt through to finished product release.
• Lead internal and external audits, including BRCGS certification and customer audits.
• Investigate quality issues and customer complaints, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage supplier approval and quality assurance processes.
• Monitor quality performance, analyse trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead the Environmental Monitoring Programme and oversee product testing activities.
• Manage, coach and develop the Quality Control Technician.
• Provide technical guidance and support across the business.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a Quality or Technical Management role within food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety, HACCP, GMP and food legislation.
• Experience managing audits and Quality Management Systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and organisational skills.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement and maintaining the highest quality standards.

If you are passionate aboutplaying a pivotal role in driving a positive quality culture across the business you work for, this is for you.