Quality Manager

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Steele Recruitment in Keighley is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead the site QMS, ensuring GMP/GDP/HACCP compliance and strong product safety on the factory floor.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, NPD and Regulatory teams to drive continuous improvement and a proactive safety culture, with a clear pathway to broader QEHS leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a quality, QA, or technical role within FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of QMS, GMP, GDP, HACCP and CAPA.

Responsibilities

• Lead, maintain, and improve the site QMS, specifications, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Coach factory floor teams to embed proactive quality, product safety and hygiene culture.
• Prepare for customer, 3rd‑party, and accreditation audits (BRCGS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001).
• Ensure rigorous GMP, GDP, HACCP compliance across finished and semi-finished goods, including traceability.

Skills

QMS & GMP knowledge

Audit readiness

CAPA & root cause

FMCG regulated experience

Communication & influence

Education

Degree in Chemistry / Food Science / Quality Management / Engineering

Job description

Are you a hands-on Quality specialist looking to make a genuine impact within a fast-scaling manufacturer?

We are recruiting for a high-growth FMCG business in Keighley that designs and manufactures personal care products. They are expanding rapidly and need an ambitious Quality Manager to lead their quality standards, strengthen technical compliance, and help shape a proactive safety culture on site.

Role Overview

This is a visible, on-the-ground leadership role. You won't just be sitting behind a desk - you will spend time on the factory floor collaborating closely with Operations, Engineering, NPD, and Hygiene teams.

Beyond maintaining and elevating the Quality Management System (QMS), this position offers a clear personal development pathway. For the right candidate, there is a distinct opportunity to broaden your scope over time and grow into broader QEHS (Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety) leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• QMS Ownership: Lead, maintain, and continuously improve the site Quality Management System, specifications, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Factory Floor Coaching: Champion a strong quality, product safety, and hygiene culture. Coach and upskill site teams to embed proactive, prevention-focused behaviors.
• Audits & Standards: Establish and run a robust internal and zonal audit regime. Prepare the site for customer, 3rd-party, and accreditation audits (working towards/maintaining standards such as BRCGS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and B Corp).
• Compliance & Control: Ensure rigorous GMP, GDP, HACCP, and TACCP compliance across all semi-finished and finished goods, including batch release and full traceability.
• Root Cause & CAPA: Lead non-conformance investigations, customer complaint resolutions, and root-cause analysis, implementing long-term preventative actions.
• NPD & Regulatory Support: Work cross-functionally with NPD and Marketing to verify technical, regulatory, and artwork/labelling requirements prior to product launches.
• QEHS & Safety Growth: Support site safety initiatives and daily incident follow-ups, helping build safety leadership capability across the business.

What We Are Looking For

• FMCG / Regulated Experience: Proven track record in a Quality, QA, or Technical role within FMCG manufacturing.
• Core Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of QMS, GMP, GDP, HACCP principles, and root-cause analysis (CAPA).
• Audit Readiness: Practical experience conducting internal audits and supporting external/customer audits.
• Communication & Influence: A collaborative style with the confidence to constructively challenge standards and take operational teams on the journey with you.
• Ambition: A strong interest in expanding your skill set into broader site safety and environmental leadership over time.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Quality Management, or an Engineering/Manufacturing discipline.
• HACCP Level 3 or 4.
• Exposure to BRCGS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or IOSH Managing Safely.

What's on Offer?

• Career Growth: A genuine pathway to develop from Quality Management into broader QEHS leadership.
• Impact & Purpose: A key leadership position within a values-led, highly sustainable, and rapidly expanding business where your voice matters.