Quality Manager – FMCG/Food Production

Pod Talent; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food manufacturing business is seeking a Quality Manager for their Maidstone site. This on-site role involves overseeing quality operations, leading audits, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in food manufacturing and a proactive approach to quality management.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Gym benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Essential experience in food manufacturing.
• Hands-on knowledge of BRC and HACCP.
• Confident and assertive communication style.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Quality with site-level operations.
• Lead BRC audits and food safety assessments.
• Manage product inspections and quality checks.

Skills

Food Safety

Quality Systems

Regulatory Standards

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Location: Maidstone, England, United Kingdom (On-site)

Sector: Logistics & Customer Services

Job Type: Permanent

Job ref: 112216

Expiry date: 16-Jun-2025

Pod Talent is excited to partner with a leading global food manufacturing business known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and high standards. As the company continues to evolve, we’re recruiting a new Quality Manager to join their operational team and help shape the future of their quality systems on-site.

This is an on-site role at a key manufacturing site and will work closely with the London head office. It’s a fantastic opportunity for a confident and experienced quality professional looking to take ownership, influence best practices, and help drive continuous improvement across the operation.

You’ll need to bring strong food industry experience, a working knowledge of BRC and HACCP systems, and the ability to be assertive yet supportive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the Head of Quality with site-level quality operations, including coaching, internal audits, and day-to-day compliance.
• Leading and participating in BRC audits, customer audits, and food safety assessments.
• Managing product inspections, quality checks, and documentation, ensuring that all QMS processes are followed.
• Collaborating with the wider manufacturing team to identify risks, drive improvements, and ensure food safety is always a top priority.
• Acting as a quality ambassador on-site, promoting high standards while supporting and challenging team members to improve.

What we’re looking for:

• Essential experience in a food manufacturing environment with strong understanding of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory standards.
• Hands-on knowledge of BRC, HACCP, and internal auditing.
• A confident, approachable, and assertive communication style – able to guide, train and influence others without being confrontational.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities on the factory floor, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Organised team player and genuinely passionate about food quality.

What’s on offer:

• A chance to join a growing site and play a key role in shaping its quality operations.
• Supportive, team-focused environment with regular collaboration with the London office.
• A comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, gym benefits, health and wellbeing support, life insurance, discretionary bonus, and more.

If you're looking for a role where you can really make an impact, grow your influence, and help raise the bar in food safety and quality, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or reach out to Serge at [e-mail] for more information.