Quality Manager

Omega Resource Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee site quality, safety, and compliance in Cheshire. You will lead a dedicated team, manage HACCP systems, and ensure adherence to food safety legislation. The role offers a salary of £40,000 to £45,000 plus benefits, with opportunities for progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for progression

Exposure to customer audits

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality, Technical, or Compliance role within the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience leading or supervising a small team.
• Confidence in managing audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site Quality/Technical team.
• Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems.
• Manage the site HACCP system.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Food safety legislation understanding

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Job Details

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday
Location: Cheshire (commutable from Northwich, Winsford, Crewe, Warrington, Manchester South, Chester, etc)
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 Target + Benefits + considerable retailer rewards

About the Role

Reporting to the Site Technical Manager, you will be the driving force behind site quality, food safety, and technical compliance. Leading a small, dedicated team, you will ensure that food products meet the highest standards across safety, legality, quality, and integrity. You will take ownership of technical systems, audits, customer standards, and continuous improvement, working closely with production teams to maintain compliance and deliver outstanding product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site Quality/Technical team, ensuring strong performance and continuous improvement
• Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) to meet internal, customer, and certification standards
• Manage the site HACCP system, ensuring robust documentation, review, and implementation
• Lead internal audits and support external audits (BRC, retailer audits, regulatory visits)
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, site procedures, and customer codes of practice
• Investigate and manage non-conformances, quality issues, and customer complaints
• Support new product introductions and site projects from a technical perspective
• Monitor and investigate microbiological results, contamination alerts, or deviations in production
• Maintain and implement legal compliance across the site for labelling, allergens, and traceability
• Analyse quality data, identify trends, and implement preventative/corrective actions

Requirements

• Experience in a Quality, Technical, or Compliance role within the food manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety legislation, and technical/quality systems
• Experience leading or supervising a small team
• Confidence in managing audits (internal, BRC, customer, regulatory)
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with great communication skills
• A passion for delivering safe, high‑quality food products every day
• Background in chilled, produce, bakery, dairy, ready‑to‑eat or similar FMCG categories would be highly beneficial

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive salary £40‑45k
• Opportunity to lead a key function within a respected food manufacturing site
• Supportive leadership team and genuine opportunities for progression
• Exposure to customer audits, technical strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Benefits include Target + Benefits + considerable retailer rewards

Candidate Keywords

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