Quality Manager
Location: Attleborough
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Are you passionate about food safety, ambitious about quality, and motivated to lead a high-performing team? We're looking for a Quality Manager to drive standards, lead audits, and shape a culture where quality and safety come first.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Lead Food Safety & Quality
Champion a strong food safety and quality culture across the site.
Reduce risks through the Technical Excellence agenda and “Go for Zero.”
Ensure the team is trained, supported and equipped to work safely.
Track and improve food safety & quality KPIs.
Drive Technical Excellence
Achieve strong audit outcomes (BRC/OPEX MS – A+ or Green).
Lead customer and external audits.
Embed internal and external technical standards across the site.
Provide expert support in investigations and root cause analysis.
Lead the Food Safety & Quality Culture programme.
Deliver Food Defence requirements.
Act as a HACCP team member.
Develop & Lead the Quality Team
Build robust succession and development plans.
Communicate goals clearly through MySuccess and team forums.
Recognise strong performance and manage issues professionally.
Improve engagement and cultural survey scores.
Champion Continuous Improvement
Raise and confirm standards across quality, safety, environmental and manufacturing.
Use data to highlight issues and guide decision-making.
Apply OPEX tools to support operational improvements.
Deliver Results for the Business
Drive continuous improvement and strong audit performance.
Support key site projects and gap-up activity.
Ensure compliance with SAP, INNOVA, Foods Connected and Point 74.
Deliver Technical KPIs and monthly reports on time.
Essential Criteria
Experience leading audits
Strong knowledge of BRC and industry regulations
Experience in Technical or Quality within food manufacturing
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to influence and drive results
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail
IT proficiency (Microsoft Office)
Degree in Food Safety, Food Technology, or related discipline
HACCP Level 4
Desirable Criteria
Experience with TACCP and Food Authenticity
8-Step Problem Solving experience
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