Quality Manager

Silven Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected food manufacturer in Northamptonshire is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee food safety and quality management. You will lead a team and ensure compliance with standards while working directly on the factory floor. Ideal candidates will have experience in food manufacturing, strong knowledge of HACCP, and the ability to drive quality improvements. The role offers a salary of around £53,000 plus a benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality or technical role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS standards, and food safety legislation.
• Comfortable and confident on the factory floor.
• Great team leader and communicator who can get the best out of people.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food safety, HACCP, and quality management across the site.
• Lead and motivate the QA team on shift.
• Manage internal audits and ensure readiness for external audits.

Skills

Experience in a quality or technical role within food manufacturing

Knowledge of HACCP and food safety legislation

Proactive and positive attitude

Strong team leadership and communication

Practical problem-solving skills

Job description

Job Title: Quality Manager

About the Company

We’re a well-established food manufacturer in the Northamptonshire area, making chilled ready-to-eat products for some of the UK’s biggest retailers. We take pride in what we do and are looking for a Quality Manager who shares that same passion for food safety and high standards.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead on food safety and quality across the site. You’ll be out on the factory floor, working closely with the team to make sure everything leaving the site is safe, compliant, and something we can be proud of.

• Shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off days
• Hours: 6am – 6pm
• Salary: Around £53,000

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee food safety, HACCP, and quality management across the site.
• Lead, support, and motivate the QA team on shift.
• Manage internal audits and make sure the site is always ready for external ones (BRCGS, customer visits, EHO).
• Take ownership of audit close-outs, following up on actions and making sure they’re properly completed.
• Work side by side with production to spot issues early and put fixes in place.
• Investigate complaints and non-conformances, driving root cause analysis and putting corrective actions in place.
• Keep policies, procedures, and records up to date.
• Support NPD with checks on recipes, processes, and labelling.
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and colleagues across the business.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a quality or technical role within food manufacturing (high-care or ready-to-eat a bonus).
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS standards, and food safety legislation.
• Comfortable and confident on the factory floor.
• Proactive, positive, and able to keep calm under pressure.
• A great team leader and communicator who can get the best out of people.
• Practical problem solver who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves.
• Auditing experience and qualifications would be an advantage.

What’s on Offer

• A role where you’ll make a real impact every day.
• The chance to work in a supportive, growing business where quality really matters.
• Opportunities to develop your career further within a respected food manufacturer.
• Salary + competitive benefit package.

To apply or discuss further, please contact Fernanda by phone on 0161 832746 or e-mail [e-mail].