Vickerstock are working in partnership with a global seafood business to recruit a Senior Quality Manager for their site in Fife.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within a fast-paced, high-volume food manufacturing environment.
You will lead the site Quality function, ensuring the consistent delivery of safe, legal and high-quality products, while driving a strong culture of continuous improvement across the business.
Your new role:
As Senior Quality Manager, you will lead and develop the Quality Assurance team, ensuring the effective operation of the Food Safety & Quality Management System.
You will act as the site’s key technical representative, managing audits, customer relationships and regulatory compliance, while working cross-functionally to embed quality at every stage of the product life-cycle.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Leading and developing the site QA team to ensure high performance and engagement.
* Maintaining HACCP systems in line with legislation, best practice and customer expectation.
* Ensuring full compliance with BRCGS, retailer standards and UK/EU food safety legislation.
* Leading all internal, external, customer and third-party audits.
* Managing non-conformance processes, including root cause analysis and CAPA.
* Driving a proactive quality culture across the site through coaching and collaboration.
* Monitoring and reporting on key quality KPIs including complaints, GMP, audit outcomes and product performance.
* Partnering with NPD, Operations and Engineering to ensure quality is embedded across all processes.
* Acting as the main technical contact for customer queries and complaint investigations.
What you will need to succeed:
* Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Level 4 Food Safety and Level 3 HACCP (minimum).
* Proven experience in a senior Technical/Quality role within food manufacturing.
* Strong knowledge of BRCGS, retailer standards and food legislation.
* Demonstrable leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
* Experience managing audits and customer relationships.
* Strong communication, influencing and problem-solving skills.
* A proactive, resilient approach in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable:
* Experience within seafood or chilled, short shelf-life products.
* Internal Auditor qualification (BRCGS or ISO 22000).
* Training in Allergen Management or Root Cause Analysis.
What you will receive:
* Competitive salary
* Benefits package
* Opportunity to lead within a growing, global FMCG business
* Strong career development and progression opportunities
* A collaborative, quality-focused working environment
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Maria Murphy, Principal Recruitment Consultant at Vickerstock on 0161 5075 448.