Quality Manager UK

ADM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in ingredients is seeking an experienced Multi-Site Quality Manager to oversee quality performance across UK manufacturing sites. The role involves driving the implementation of quality strategy, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and promoting continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant scientific discipline, 10+ years of Food Industry Quality Management experience, and strong knowledge of HACCP and GMP. The position requires excellent leadership and communication skills to manage multiple sites effectively.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Global industry presence

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in Food Industry Quality Management.
• Proven expertise in managing or supporting multiple sites is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Implement regional quality strategy and objectives across all sites.
• Ensure compliance with relevant certifications and legislative requirements.
• Lead and monitor corrective and preventive actions.

Skills

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Strong team player with a collaborative mindset

High attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Flexibility to travel between sites

Education

Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or similar scientific discipline

Tools

Experience with HACCP, GMP, Food Hygiene

Knowledge of UK/EU food legislation

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Multi-Site Quality Manager to oversee quality performance across UK manufacturing sites, ensuring consistent standards, compliance, and quality culture across the network. Our UK sites make us a global leader in the creation, manufacture, and supply of high-quality ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, QSR, nutrition, and industrial sectors. As Multi-Site Quality Manager, you will be responsible for embedding ADM's quality strategy, supporting and developing local Quality Managers, and driving continuous improvement. You will ensure that all sites meet the highest levels of food safety, customer expectation, and regulatory compliance. This role can be based at any of our sites across Stafford, Hereford, London, Little Walden or Paddock Wood.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Strategy & Leadership

• Implement the regional quality strategy and objectives across all sites.
• Ensure consistent application of ADM corporate quality policies and standards.
• Provide functional leadership, guidance, and mentorship to local Quality Managers.
• Promote collaboration, alignment, and best-practice sharing between sites.
• Ensure ongoing training, competency development, and performance management of local Quality teams.
• Further develop and strengthen the multi-site Quality Management System (QMS).

Compliance, Audits & Standards

• Ensure compliance with relevant certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 22000, IFS, BRC) and all legislative requirements.
• Prepare for, conduct, and follow up on customer, supplier, and certification audits.
• Maintain strong alignment with internal Food Safety & Quality policies and customer-specific requirements.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, housekeeping, and GMP across all UK sites.

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Analyse and benchmark quality KPIs and performance indicators across all sites.
• Identify variations, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support customer complaint management, root cause analysis, and timely resolution.
• Support supplier quality activities, including specification management and raw material reviews.

Stakeholder Communication

• Provide regular performance reporting to the Regional Quality Manager (KPIs, audit status, improvements).
• Ensure smooth communication of customer and regulatory requirements across all sites.
• Champion quality objectives and initiatives with site leadership teams and regional stakeholders.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to influence at all levels.
• Strong team player with a collaborative, solution-focused mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
• Flexibility to travel between sites, occasionally at short notice.
• Proactive approach to coaching, developing, and supporting colleagues.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or similar scientific discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience in Food Industry Quality Management.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, Food Hygiene, Allergen Management, and UK/EU food legislation.
• Experience working with QSR, beverage, or ingredient manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in managing or supporting multiple sites is an advantage.

Why Join ADM?

• Become part of a company with over a century of expertise and a strong global footprint.
• Lead quality across a diverse and innovative product portfolio serving major QSR and coffee brands.
• Work with passionate teams who value collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Play a pivotal role in strengthening FDL’s reputation for quality and reliability in the food and beverage industry.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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