Site Quality Manager

ZipRecruiter; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company seeks a Site Quality Manager passionate about food safety and quality. You will drive excellence in quality management, oversee compliance, and lead a proactive culture in a rapidly growing environment. This role presents significant growth opportunities within a values-driven organization focused on its people and their development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Investment in facilities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Strong background in quality, food safety, and microbiology within an FMCG setting.
• Proven experience in implementing and improving quality systems and processes.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality excellence by developing and improving the Quality Management System.
• Champion food safety to ensure compliance and high standards.
• Inspire and guide teams to foster a proactive food safety culture.
• Lead training initiatives to empower site teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety

Quality Management

Microbiology

Job description

Job Description

Site Quality Manager – Food Manufacturing

You are passionate about food safety, quality, and making a genuine impact. You thrive in a fast-paced FMCG environment where your voice is heard, your expertise valued, and your career can truly take off.

My client are a rapidly growing, values-driven food manufacturing company based in Fife, already a major player in their sector their business continues to expand. With significant investment in their facilities, people, and future, this is the perfect time to join as Site Quality Manager and help lead them into the next exciting phase of their journey.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Head of Technical, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our products are not just safe and compliant—but outstanding. This is more than a quality job; it’s a chance to shape a quality-led culture across an ambitious, innovative site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive quality excellence by supporting the development and ongoing improvement of our Quality Management System.
• Champion food safety across the site—ensuring we go beyond compliance to set the standard.
• Inspire and guide teams at all levels to foster a proactive food safety culture rooted in accountability and pride.
• Lead training and coaching initiatives that empower site teams to deliver with confidence and competence.
• Build relationships with key regulatory bodies, ensuring clear communication and continuous compliance.
• Support change management by collaborating with site leadership to implement business-critical improvement projects.
• Oversee robust monitoring systems, ensuring effective control over food safety, process management, GMP, and food handling.

What They Are Looking For

Someone with energy, influence, and a deep understanding of food quality. A natural leader with the drive to make things happen and the passion to bring others along with you. You’ll need:

• A strong background in quality, food safety, and microbiology within an FMCG setting.
• Proven experience in implementing and improving quality systems and processes.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire, influence, and engage.
• A solid understanding of food manufacturing processes and the ability to think both tactically and strategically.

Why Join Them?

• Be part of a fast-growing, forward-thinking business with clear plans for expansion and success.
• Join a team where values matter—we invest in our people and empower them to excel.
• Work in a site undergoing significant investment, with state-of-the-art facilities and exciting transformation projects.
• Seize a real opportunity for career development, in a business that recognises and rewards talent.