Quality & Food Safety Systems Manager – Pontefract, West Yorkshire

JS Recruitment UK LTD; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food manufacturing company seeks a Quality & Food Safety Systems Manager to enhance its compliance and systems. The role necessitates proven industry experience and ability to manage relationships with major retailers, offering genuine growth opportunities in a values-driven business.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution

Private Medical Cover & Life Assurance (8X salary)

Employee Assistance Program & wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities in a high-growth environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing Quality/Food Safety Systems in food manufacturing.
• Experience managing relationships with multiple major UK retailers.
• HACCP Level 3 (or higher) and Lead Auditor qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve site Quality & Food Safety Systems.
• Ensure compliance with GFSI standards and ethical certifications.
• Manage internal audits and supplier quality management.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Quality Control

Food Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in a science-related field

Job description

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Drive Quality. Ensure Safety. Lead with Purpose.

We are seeking a Quality & Food Safety Systems Manager with exceptional energy, proven expertise, and a passion for excellence to take on a pivotal role within our client’s fast-paced manufacturing business.

This is a senior position within the Technical team and a key role within the organisation – ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is ready to make a real impact. The role offers genuine scope for progression, making it a fantastic opportunity for a quality professional looking to advance their career within a forward-thinking and growing business.

About the Role

As the Quality & Food Safety Systems Manager, you will be responsible for implementing, reviewing, maintaining and continuously improving site-wide Quality and Food Safety Management Systems. You’ll ensure compliance with GFSI standards while enhancing systems that support efficient, safe and consistent manufacturing operations.

You must have proven experience working in a sizable food manufacturing business and managing quality relationships with at least three major retailers simultaneously. This role involves direct responsibility for working with seven major UK retailers, so multi-retailer experience is essential.

What’s on Offer

• Generous pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution
• Private Medical Cover & Life Assurance (8X salary)
• Employee Assistance Program & wellbeing support
• Genuine scope for career progression in a high-growth, values-led business

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and improve site Quality & Food Safety Systems (GFSI: BRC, FSSC 22000, SQF)
• Act as Food Safety Team Leader (HACCP, TACCP, VACCP)
• Ensure compliance with ethical certifications (Fairtrade, Organic, Rainforest Alliance)
• Oversee supplier quality management (TraceGains SRM)
• Manage internal audits, incident investigations, and customer complaints
• Maintain audit readiness and full regulatory compliance
• Drive cross-functional system improvements and innovation

Candidate Profile

• Degree in a science-related field would be ideal
• Minimum 3 years’ experience of managing Quality/Food Safety Systems within a food or beverage manufacturing environment
• Must have experience managing relationships with multiple major UK retailers simultaneously
• Strong understanding of food safety legislation and GFSI schemes (BRC, FSSC 22000, etc.)
• HACCP Level 3 (or higher) and Lead Auditor qualification
• High-energy, proactive and a confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills

Interested?
Apply now or get in touch with JS Recruitment for a confidential discussion. We’re proud to be partnering with a business where quality, integrity and innovation are at the heart of everything they do.

JS Recruitment UK Ltd is recruiting on behalf of our client for this permanent position. As soon as a decision has been reached, we will contact shortlisted applicants. If shortlisted, JS Recruitment UK Ltd will collect and process your personal data for the purposes of providing recruitment services in accordance with our privacy notice, available on our website.

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful applicants individually.

JS Recruitment is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

KEYWORDS: Quality Manager, Food Safety Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Technical Manager, BRC, HACCP, GFSI, Retailer Compliance, Food Manufacturing, Career Progression

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