Quality Manager

manucomm recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturer in Exeter is looking for a Quality Manager to oversee the Quality Team, manage internal and external audits, and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has a degree in Food Science, experience in food manufacturing, and is familiar with BRC accreditation and HACCP. This role offers a competitive salary and a dynamic working environment, split between office and factory.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing quality in food manufacturing.
• Practical knowledge of BRC, ISO 9001, and HACCP.
• Ability to work under pressure and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Team's workload.
• Prepare and manage internal and third-party audits.
• Oversee day-to-day management of Food Safety and Quality.
• Investigate customer complaints and troubleshoot issues.
• Provide technical guidance to the manufacturing team.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Experience with BRC accreditation

ISO 9001 knowledge

HACCP program experience

Audit handling

Education

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

Job description

Quality Manager

Exeter
Up to £38,000 DOE

Fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing manufacturer of premium products in a Technical Manager role. This could suit a Quality Manager / Supervisor seeking the next step in their career

Based near Exeter, this position reports directly to the Technical Director and offers a varied workload split 50% office-based and 50% factory-based.

Quality Manager Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the workload of the Quality Team.
• Prepare, manage, and follow up on all internal and third-party audits, including BRCGS and customer-specific inspections.
• Coordinate HACCP program activities when required.
• Oversee day-to-day management of all Food Safety, Quality, and Compliance aspects.
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints.
• Troubleshoot technical and process issues on site.
• Validate shopfloor processes and machinery implementation.
• Support production efficiencies from a technical perspective.
• Provide technical guidance and training to the manufacturing team to build awareness of quality and technical issues.
• Manage pest control visits and ensure recommendations are implemented.
• Oversee external calibrations (scales, magnets, X-Ray).
• Support NPD technical sign-off during first productions.
• Provide cover for the Technical Director when required.
• Carry out other technical duties as needed.

Quality Manager Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or related discipline.
• Proven experience in food manufacturing.
• Practical experience with BRC accreditation, ISO 9001, and HACCP.
• Desirable: Experience in internal auditing, customer audits, and handling customer technical queries.
• Flexible and able to work effectively under pressure.

Key Words

Technical Manager | QA | Quality Assurance | QMS | Quality Systems | Quality Audit | Technical Assistant | Food Science | Quality Supervisor | HACCP | BRC | ISO9001 | Food Manufacturing