If you are motivated by raising standards, driving improvement, ensuring products are consistently safe and right-first-time? We're looking for a Quality Manager to take the lead on food safety and quality performance within a busy manufacturing environment. This role will champion high standards across the factory, support operational teams in problem-solving, and ensure compliance with customer and legal requirements. You'll act as a key point of contact, influencing both culture and behaviours to embed a proactive approach to quality. What you'll be doing * Leading the delivery of the site quality and food safety agenda * Coaching and supporting teams to drive continuous improvement in standards * Overseeing quality systems and ensuring compliance with retailer and industry requirements * Managing investigations into product or process issues and ensuring strong follow-up actions * Playing a key role in supporting customer and third-party audits * Supporting safe launches and changes to products or processes * Driving clear communication and accountability around quality expectations * Collaborating closely with Operations, Engineering and Technical teams to protect product integrity What you'll bring * Strong technical/QA knowledge gained within food or drink manufacturing * Experience of supporting quality systems in a fast-paced production environment * Good understanding of food safety principles, including HACCP * Confident communicator who can influence at all levels * Analytical mindset with a structured approach to identifying and solving issues * Ability to lead, motivate and support others to achieve high standards If you're interested and your experience and skill align to the role - get in touch on (phone number removed) or follow the link! As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)