Quality Leader (Nightshift)

Pilgrims Europe; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food safety company in Carrickmacross is looking for a Quality Lead (Nightshift) to drive food safety and quality standards. In this role, you will work closely with the Production Stream, manage Quality Technologists, and lead initiatives for continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include nurturing a strong food safety culture, developing team capabilities, and supporting technical strategy delivery. The position requires strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of GMP and quality systems.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to develop team capabilities.
• Ability to drive a food safety culture.
• Knowledge of GMP and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of food safety across the site.
• Develop technical excellence through training and mentoring.
• Lead root cause analysis of non-conformances.

Job description

Job Description

Quality Lead (Nightshift)

Location : Carrickmacross

Reports To : Quality Manager

Department : Technical / Quality Assurance

Contract Type : Permanent

Working Pattern : Nightshift

Purpose of the Role

To drive food safety and quality standards as part of the Technical Excellence agenda. This role works closely with the Production Stream to embed a strong food safety and quality culture, manage the Quality Technologists on site, and foster cross-functional collaboration to deliver continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Food Safety & Culture

• Champion a culture of food safety across the site.
• Promote positive behaviours, coach team members, and lead root cause investigations.
• Ensure all team members are trained and competent to perform tasks safely.
• Drive safety improvements through behaviour-based safety observations.

Technical Strategy & Standards

• Develop technical excellence through training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Support delivery of the Technical Strategy and improvement of KPIs.
• Lead root cause analysis of non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure strong operational knowledge of GMP, allergen control, and quality systems.

Team Leadership & Development

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