Quality Manager

Drnewitt; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Drnewitt is seeking a Quality Manager to join its Technical team in a hands-on, manufacturing environment. The role focuses on developing people and driving improvements in quality and food safety.

The position can suit an established QA Manager or a senior QA professional looking to move into management, with responsibilities spanning QA leadership, audits, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality or Technical function in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HACCP, CCPs and GMP.
• Food Hygiene Level 3 or equivalent; HACCP Level 2 minimum with Level 3 preferred.
• Understanding of retailer Codes of Practice.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.
• Experience in leading or developing a team is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage, support and develop the QA team.
• Drive improvements within the Quality Management System.
• Support internal audits and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Maintain standards across HACCP, CCPs, GMP and wider food safety.
• Support traceability and customer requirements.
• Investigate and trend customer complaints and implement improvements.
• Review microbiological and quality results.
• Support training on Technical and Quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, certification and retailer Codes of Practice.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements across Quality systems.

Skills

Quality management

Food safety

HACCP

CCP

GMP

Food Hygiene Level 3

Communication skills

Independent working

People management

Job description

Job Description

An established food manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Quality Manager to join its Technical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality professional who enjoys being hands-on within a manufacturing environment, developing people and driving improvements across quality and food safety.

The position could suit an established Quality Manager or an experienced QA Supervisor, Quality Supervisor or Senior QA looking to take the next step into management.

The Role

Working closely with the senior Technical team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and development of the Quality function, helping to maintain and continuously improve standards across the site.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing, supporting and developing the QA team.
• Driving improvements within the Quality Management System.
• Supporting internal audits and ensuring corrective actions are completed effectively.
• Maintaining strong standards across HACCP, CCPs, GMP and wider food safety requirements.
• Supporting traceability exercises and customer requirements.
• Investigating and trending customer complaints and implementing improvements.
• Reviewing microbiological and quality results.
• Supporting training across the site on Technical and Quality requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, certification requirements and retailer Codes of Practice.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvements across Quality systems and processes.

About You

We are looking for someone with previous experience within a Quality or Technical function in food manufacturing, or a relevant aquaculture background.

You should have:

• Good practical knowledge of food safety and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience of HACCP, CCPs and GMP.
• Food Hygiene Level 3 or equivalent.
• HACCP Level 2 minimum, with Level 3 preferred.
• An understanding of retailer Codes of Practice.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.
• The confidence to challenge standards and identify opportunities for improvement.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider Technical team.

Previous people-management experience would be advantageous, although applications are also welcomed from experienced Quality professionals who are ready to take their first significant step into management.