Quality Manager - Food Manufacturing Company Location - Airdrie Shifts - Backshift (15:00-00:30, Mon-Fri) Salary - £43,000 We are looking for a driven Quality Manager to join a fast-growing, food manufacturing company. Reporting directly to the Technical Director, you will be a key player in leading and delivering high standards of food safety and quality across the site. You will have full technical responsibility and autonomy for the brand and will play a vital role in ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across all technical functions. This is a hands-on role suited to someone passionate about food quality and safety, with a practical approach and strong leadership qualities. The business has ambitious growth plans and is looking for someone to grow with them. Job Details: · Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment, ideally supplying UK retailers and branded products. · Strong background in BRC, QMS, and HACCP systems. · Comfortable leading internal and external audits, including EHO and customer visits. · Ability to develop and maintain robust food safety and quality systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer standards. · Proven ability to lead a Quality Assurance team and instill a strong food safety culture throughout the site. · Oversee quality assurance from raw materials through to finished products. · Manage non-conformance, complaint investigations, product release, and shelf-life data to ensure optimum product quality. · Collaborate closely with departments across the business including NPD and Commercial to maintain technical standards and customer satisfaction. · Support and deliver employee training and food safety awareness across the site. · Conduct hygiene audits, lead BRC reviews, and drive technical performance improvements. Qualifications & Experience: · 2-3 years in a similar Quality Management or senior QA role within the food industry. · HACCP Level 3 minimum - Level 4 desirable. · Internal auditing experience is essential. · Excellent people management and interpersonal skills. · Customer-focused, commercially aware, and solution-driven. · Full UK driving license and permanent right to work in the UK. In return for your commitment, my client offers a stable and rewarding career in a company that values its people and their progression. If this sounds like the right fit for your next step, please send your CV directly to Morgan Blount at for a confidential discussion on 01455 413 218.