Quality Systems & Compliance Lead – Food Manufacturing

Samworth Brothers; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated food manufacturing company in Leicester is looking for a Quality Systems Manager to lead food safety compliance and manage HACCP systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in chilled food environments, strong technical knowledge, and excellent leadership skills. You will ensure adherence to legislation and standards, manage documentation, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position is integral to the company’s commitment to high-quality food products, offering an engaging and supportive work culture.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within a chilled food environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of Microbiology, HACCP, and traceability systems.
• Experience with major retailers’ technical standards and BRC audit processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and flexibility to work in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legislation, BRC standards, and customer requirements through GAP analysis.
• Manage and maintain HACCP documentation, meetings, and validation records.
• Oversee internal audit schedules and non-conformance tracking.
• Support customer and supplier interfaces, including complaint handling.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and compile technical reports.

Skills

Technical knowledge of Microbiology

HACCP

Traceability systems

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Job description

A dedicated food manufacturing company in Leicester is looking for a Quality Systems Manager to lead food safety compliance and manage HACCP systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in chilled food environments, strong technical knowledge, and excellent leadership skills. You will ensure adherence to legislation and standards, manage documentation, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position is integral to the company’s commitment to high-quality food products, offering an engaging and supportive work culture.