Quality Manager

Silven Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food manufacturer located in Northampton is seeking a Quality Manager. This hands-on role involves overseeing food safety, managing audits, and ensuring compliance on the factory floor. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in quality roles, strong HACCP knowledge, and is a proactive team leader. The position offers a salary around £53,000 along with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality or technical role within food manufacturing, preferably high-care or ready-to-eat.
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation.
• Auditing experience and qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HACCP and manage internal audits.
• Build relationships with suppliers to ensure compliance.
• Support the QA team and investigate complaints.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

BRCGS standards knowledge

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Overview

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

• Overseeing HACCP
• Managing internal audits - overseeing the GMP audits and expected to complete audits - not doing them.
• Building relationships with suppliers - not directly
• Lead, support, and motivate the QA team on shift.
• 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.

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.

How to Apply

To apply or discuss further, please contact Fernanda.