Escape Recruitment is supporting a leading manufacturer in their search for a Quality Compliance Lead. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that prioritises product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
In this role, you'll play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the site's Quality Management System (QMS), supporting the wider team in upholding food safety and certification standards. The ideal candidate will be methodical, highly organised, and confident in leading internal and external audit activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring follow-up actions are effectively implemented
Support the development and maintenance of QMS processes and documentation
Act as a point of contact for certification bodies and customer audits
Lead quality investigations and ensure appropriate corrective/preventative actions are taken
Ensure compliance with HACCP, TACCP and VACCP across the site
Manage compliance reporting and assist with management review processes
Oversee the calibration of key quality equipment and water testing plans
Maintain the electronic quality system and provide support to users
Deliver training and guidance on compliance and quality standards
What We're Looking For:
Strong experience in a quality or compliance-based role within food manufacturing or a similar regulated environment
HACCP and internal audit trained
Confident communicator, able to work across departments and build relationships at all levels
Proficient in Microsoft Office, with knowledge of QMS software (e.g. Q-Pulse or similar)
Strong organisational skills with a detail-focused, proactive approach
If you're passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, and want to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you