Quality Leader (Nightshift)

Pilgrims Europe; Swindon; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Carrickmacross is seeking a Quality Lead for the nightshift. This role requires championing food safety, managing the Quality Technologists, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess significant experience in quality assurance, strong leadership capabilities, and a sound understanding of GMP and food safety standards. Join a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact on food safety and quality culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance within food production.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to drive improvements in food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of food safety across the site.
• Promote positive behaviours and lead root cause investigations.
• Develop technical excellence through training and coaching.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

GMP knowledge

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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