Senior Quality Manager

Zest; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Greater Lincolnshire is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to drive site-wide technical standards. You will lead the Quality team, manage all technical and quality requirements, and ensure compliance with BRC standards. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in quality leadership, particularly in food production, and will be responsible for maintaining audit readiness and leading continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality or Technical leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of BRC standards and HACCP systems.
• Experience working with major UK retailers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality team.
• Manage the internal audit and Quality Management System (QMS).
• Oversee customer and BRC audits.

Skills

Quality leadership experience

Knowledge of BRC standards

HACCP systems knowledge

Team management

Excellent communication

Job description

We're partnered with a leading business within the food manufacturing industry that is expanding it's team and now seeking a Senior Quality Manager to play a pivotal role in driving site-wide technical standards.

The Role:
Reporting directly to the Technical Manager, you will be a key member of the site leadership team and act as deputy in their absence. You'll be responsible for leading the Quality team, managing all technical and quality requirements across the site, and ensuring the business remains fully audit ready.

Key Responsibilities:
-Lead and develop the Quality team, ensuring high standards and consistent performance.
-Manage the internal audit system and Quality Management System (QMS).
-Take the lead on customer and BRC audits, ensuring compliance at all times.
-Support the Technical Manager in delivering technical requirements and projects.
-Drive continuous improvement across site technical standards.
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams as part of the site management group.
-Maintain strong working relationships with key retail customers.

Requirements:
-Proven experience in a Quality or Technical leadership role.
-Strong knowledge of BRC standards and HACCP systems.
-Previous experience working with major UK retailers is essential.
-Demonstrable ability to lead, manage, and develop a team.
-Strong communicator with excellent collaboration skills.
-A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to step up in the absence of the Technical Manager.

Salary: 45,000 - 50,000

The ideal candidate will be working in a similar position within food production. If you feel this exceptional opportunity is for you and you meet the above criteria, then click apply and send us an updated copy of your CV - alternatively you can send through your C.V to (url removed) or phone (phone number removed).

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