Quality Manager – Food

Sigma Recruitment Limited; Burnley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Burnley is seeking a Quality Manager to lead their quality function and prepare for a BRCGS audit. The ideal candidate will have BRCGS expertise and a background in quality assurance or food technology. This role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000, a biannual bonus, and a commitment to work-life balance with early finishes on Fridays.

Benefits

Generous biannual bonus

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in quality management or related field required.
• Familiarity with BRC standards is crucial.
• Ability to work closely with management and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality function and prepare for the BRCGS audit.
• Supervise quality and QA systems on-site.
• Contribute to new product development if interested.

Skills

BRCGS expertise

Quality Assurance

Interest in New Product Development

Job description

Location

Burnley

Job Reference

BBBH4602

Job Type

Permanent

Posted Date

01/08/2025

Are you a QA Auditor or Food Technologist ready to step up to Quality Manager? Our client, a respected food manufacturer with 30 years of success, needs someone with your BRCGS expertise to lead their quality function.

The business boasts a 30-year history of excellence in the food manufacturing industry. It has a fantastic, family-like culture and is entering an exciting period of growth, expanding its UK production capabilities.

This isn't just another quality role. This is your chance to be the architect of BRCGS success in a business poised for exciting growth.

What's on offer?

• A competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000.
• A generous biannual bonus, historically averaging £1,800 a year.
• 25 days' holiday plus the bank holidays.
• A genuine commitment to work-life balance with an early 12:45 PM finish every Friday.

What You'll Be Doing

You will be the on-site authority for quality, working closely with the General Manager. While your primary focus will be on perfecting BRC and QA systems, you'll also get involved in some basic lab work and have the chance to contribute to new product development if that interests you. Your primary initial focus will be to prepare the business for an upcoming BRCGS audit in December.

What You'll Need

• Ideally, an interest in NPD.

Hours of Work

Monday to Thursday: 8 am - 4:45 pm, Fridays: 8 am to 12:45 pm.

This role would be ideal for a QA Auditor, Food Technologist or similar looking to step up to Quality Manager.

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