Quality Manager - Food Manufacturing Leader & Compliance

Permanent Futures Limited; Bispham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance and food safety within their facility. You will lead a team of 8 Quality Technicians and ensure compliance with established standards such as BRC and HACCP. This fast-paced role demands strong leadership and communication skills to drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain high-quality standards across the site.

Benefits

8% Bonus

Career development opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quality Manager or senior Quality/Technical professional within food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of BRC, HACCP, GMP, and relevant food safety legislation
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team development skills
• A hands-on approach with the ability to influence key stakeholders
• Confidence working in a fast-moving factory environment

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of 8 Quality Technicians
• Overseeing site-wide quality assurance and food safety processes
• Ensuring compliance with BRC, HACCP, GMP, and customer-specific standards
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the quality function
• Managing internal audits, external inspections, and customer audits
• Investigating non-conformances and implementing corrective actions
• Maintaining and updating quality management systems and documentation
• Working collaboratively with Production, Technical, and NPD teams

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Development

Food Safety Knowledge

Continuous Improvement

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance and food safety within their facility. You will lead a team of 8 Quality Technicians and ensure compliance with established standards such as BRC and HACCP. This fast-paced role demands strong leadership and communication skills to drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain high-quality standards across the site.