Quality Manager

Zest Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee on-site quality functions in the food manufacturing sector. The role involves leading the Quality team, ensuring compliance with customer standards, and maintaining internal audits. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in quality management within food production, excellent knowledge of BRC standards, and HACCP principles. This position offers a salary range of £45,000 - £50,000 and the chance to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Quality Manager role within food manufacturing.
• Experienced in leading and developing a team.
• Strong understanding of food safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site Quality team.
• Ensure compliance with customer standards.
• Manage internal audit schedules.
• Host customer visits and audits.
• Drive continuous improvement across the site.

Skills

Team leadership

Knowledge of BRC standards

HACCP principles

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Technical Manager, you will be responsible for managing and leading the on‑site Quality function. You will provide strong day‑to‑day leadership, ensuring all products consistently meet customer expectations and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the site Quality team.
• Ensure product quality and compliance by maintaining alignment with customer standards and specifications.
• Manage and maintain the internal audit schedule, ensuring all audits are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Host and lead external customer visits, accreditation audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as a key point of contact for quality‑related matters.
• Drive continuous improvement across the site, promoting a culture of high standards and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar Quality Manager or Senior Quality role within food manufacturing is essential.
• Previous experience leading and developing a team is required.
• Strong working knowledge of BRC standards.
• Excellent understanding of HACCP principles and food safety systems.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Proactive, organised, and quality‑driven with a hands‑on approach.

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

The ideal candidate will be working in a similar position within food production. If you feel this exceptional opportunity is for you and you meet the above criteria, then click apply and send us an updated copy of your CV - alternatively you can send through your C.V to [e-mail] or phone [phone].