Quality Systems Manager

The Collective Network Limited; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Quality Systems Manager to oversee the Site Quality System and lead continuous improvements in compliance and food safety. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in HACCP and Quality Management Systems, hold a food-related degree, and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary range of £50,000 - £55,000, and the opportunity to make a real difference in a forward-thinking business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing HACCP and Quality Management Systems.
• Strong communication skills within the Technical Department.
• Engagement with Technical Management on process and quality development.
• Food-related degree or equivalent with experience in Food/FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the Site Quality System for compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in technical processes.
• Lead the HACCP team and ensure effective implementation.
• Manage the TACCP program to mitigate food safety risks.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation through robust control.
• Co-lead external audits and ensure audit readiness.
• Update site technical risk assessments.</li><li>Manage pest control program.
• Maintain supplier risk assessments and compliance.

Job description

Quality Systems Manager
Cambridgeshire
£50,000 - £55,000

Would you like to join a forward thinking business? A food manufacturer in Cambridgeshire are looking for their next Quality Systems Manager to make a real difference.

The company is one of the leading manufacturers in their category, supplying some of the main retailers in the UK. If you are someone that manages a QMS, leads internal audits and a HACCP team, please keep reading!

What you will be doing:

• Oversee and maintain the Site Quality System to ensure compliance and relevance
• Drive continuous improvement across technical processes and procedures
• Lead the HACCP team, ensuring effective implementation and ongoing improvement of the plan
• Manage the TACCP programme to proactively mitigate food safety risks
• Maintain accurate and accessible technical documentation through robust document control
• Co‑lead external audits and customer visits, ensuring audit readiness and compliance
• Keep site technical risk assessments up to date and aligned with operations
• Manage the site pest control programme to meet regulatory and internal standards
• Maintain supplier risk assessments and documentation to ensure compliance and food safety

What they need from you:

• Proven experience in HACCP and Quality Management Systems
• Ensure clear and efficient communication within the Technical Department
• Proactively engage the Technical Management team with ideas for process and quality development
• Hold a food‑related degree or equivalent, with practical experience in Food/FMCG

If you would like to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please apply