Quality Systems Manager: Lead Food Safety & QMS Excellence

Pilgrim's Europe; Redruth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Europe in Redruth is seeking a Quality Systems Manager to own the site’s Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with legislation, standards, customer requirements and Pilgrim’s Europe policies.

You will lead the Quality Systems and Technical Administration teams, drive HACCP activities, manage audits, and support customer visits, delivering food safety and product integrity for our customers and consumers.

Qualifications

• Experience operating within a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of BRC, ISO22000 or equivalent GFSI standards.
• Strong audit, HACCP and food safety risk assessment skills.
• Proven ability to lead audits and manage customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own the site's Quality Management System and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards, customer requirements and Pilgrim's policies.
• Lead audits, investigations, and corrective actions with strong follow-up.
• Deputise as Deputy HACCP Team Leader and drive HACCP activities.
• Manage technical specifications, document control, and product integrity.
• Oversee environmental, microbiological and pest control programmes.
• Support customer visits and audits; build key customer relationships.
• Line-manage and develop the Quality Systems and Technical Administration teams.
• Foster a culture of food safety and quality excellence across the site.

Skills

Quality management

Food safety

Leadership

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Planning

Education

Food Science qualification

HACCP Level 3

Level 3 Food Safety in Manufacturing

Internal Auditor qualification

Lead Assessor or BRC Auditor training desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pilgrim’s Europe in Redruth is seeking a Quality Systems Manager to own the site’s Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with legislation, standards, customer requirements and Pilgrim’s Europe policies.

You will lead the Quality Systems and Technical Administration teams, drive HACCP activities, manage audits, and support customer visits, delivering food safety and product integrity for our customers and consumers.