Quality Manager (Food Manufacturing)

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Newcastle Emlyn; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

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Benefits package

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Career progression

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd. partners with a well-established food manufacturer in South Wales seeking a Quality Manager to lead the site's quality and food safety agenda. You will drive standards, develop people and influence business performance, with autonomy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role offers senior stakeholder exposure and opportunities to shape the food safety culture across the site. Excellent leadership and HACCP expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality and food safety in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS standards and retailer requirements.
• Experience managing audits and customer visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Assurance team.
• Maintain and improve BRCGS accreditation and audit readiness.
• Lead customer, retailer and third‑party audits.
• Drive food safety, GMP and quality standards across operations.
• Manage HACCP systems and documentation.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Analyse KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Production, Technical and NPD teams to ensure product quality.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Audits

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

HACCP

Education

Degree in food science / QA

Job description

Quality Manager (Food Manufacturing)

West Wales

Competitive Salary (Dependent on Experience) + Benefits

Full-Time | Permanent

Lead Quality. Drive Standards. Shape Food Safety Culture.

Are you an experienced Quality Manager looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely influence site standards, develop people, and make a visible impact on business performance?

We're partnered with a well-established and growing food manufacturer in South Wales that supplies major retail and foodservice customers across the UK. Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking to appoint a Quality Manager to lead the site's quality and food safety agenda.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious quality professional seeking a role with real autonomy, senior stakeholder exposure, and the chance to drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will take full responsibility for the site's Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with customer, legal and food safety requirements while embedding a culture of quality throughout the business.

You'll play a key role in maintaining best-in-class standards and supporting the site's ongoing growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Quality Assurance team
• Manage and maintain BRCGS accreditation and audit readiness
• Lead customer, retailer and third-party audits
• Drive food safety, GMP and quality standards across the manufacturing operation
• Manage HACCP systems, risk assessments and food safety documentation
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances, implementing effective corrective actions
• Analyse quality KPIs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively with Production, Technical and NPD teams to ensure product quality is consistently achieved
• Act as the site's quality champion, influencing standards at all levels of the business

About You

We're looking for a proactive and hands-on Quality Manager who enjoys building relationships, leading teams and driving improvements.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience in a Quality Manager, QA Manager or Technical Management role within food manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of BRCGS standards and retailer requirements
• HACCP qualification and a solid understanding of food safety legislation
• Experience leading customer audits and retailer visits
• Proven leadership skills with experience developing high-performing teams
• A continuous improvement mindset and a structured approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative site culture
• Opportunity to play a key role within a growing and successful food manufacturing business