Quality Manager - Nights

NOVUS Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Manager for a busy FMCG manufacturing site in London. This role involves managing the QA team, ensuring high levels of food safety and GMP standards, and engaging directly with production processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership abilities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position includes opportunities for career advancement and robust training in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as QA Supervisor or QA Manager in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of QA systems and processes.
• Proven leadership with ability to build and grow teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the QA Team.
• Drive food safety and GMP standards.
• Conduct internal audits.

Skills

FMCG or food manufacturing experience

Knowledge of QA systems and processes

Leadership skills

Confident communicator

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Quality Manager (Nights)

£45k-55k

Monday to Friday

Based London

The QA Manager role is the critical link for the QA Team with production, technical, process and the customer. Within deadline driven manufacturing environments it's vital that there is a strong QA team, this vacancy will appeal to someone who is looking for a role that has pace and demands quick decision making.

Supplying retailers means the focus on quality and customer service is paramount for this business. The site has grown and continued to develop its Technical team promoting high standards in all areas of food production. This role will catch your eye if you are looking for a role where you can shine as on nights you are the most senior Technical person on the site. This FMCG business has robust training in place to further develop your career along with a proactive and progressive Technical Manager as a direct line manager.

Other information on the business:

• A busy, active manufacturing site supplying retail customers.
• A strong position in their sector.
• Always striving for high Technical Standards.
• A friendly team across Technical and Production.

The key areas for this QA manager role will be:

• Being hands‑on in the factory and with the team, driving high levels of food safety and GMP standards.
• The management and development of the QA Team.
• A bright and inquisitive approach looking for ways to drive improvements.
• Involvement in internal audits.
• Well integrated with production, process and all areas of the factory.

What do you need in your background for this role?

• FMCG or food manufacturing experience as QA Supervisor or QA Manager - essential.
• Good working knowledge of current QA systems and processes.
• Confident communicator who enjoys being involved in the factory.
• Proven leadership skills through building and growing teams and developing individuals.
• Able to work at pace and work logically under pressure.
• An open, proactive and inquisitive mindset.

For more information, please contact Rhian in the Novus Team for this QA Manager and other QA and technical opportunities the team are working on.