Quality Manager - Food & Drink Industry
£50,000 + Company Benefits + Overtime
Monday - Friday - 9AM - 5PM
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead site-wide quality, food safety, and compliance activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining the Quality Management System, driving audit readiness, and embedding a strong quality culture across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Quality & Compliance
* Lead and maintain the site Quality Management System in line with legislation and recognised standards (e.g. GMP, HACCP, BRC).
* Ensure product safety, quality, traceability, and specification compliance throughout manufacture.
* Own site quality policies, procedures, and work instructions.
* Lead internal, customer, supplier, and certification audits.
* Manage non-conformances and CAPA, ensuring timely investigation and closure.
* Oversee incoming, in-process, and finished product quality checks.
* Ensure appropriate sampling, testing, and product release processes.
* Lead, develop, and support the Quality (QA/QC) team.
* Use quality data and KPIs to identify trends and drive improvement.
* Support NPD and product launches to ensure quality standards are met.
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience as a Quality Manager within food, drink, FMCG, supplements, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
* Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety systems.
* Experience managing audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Confident leader with excellent communication and influencing skills.
* Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to perform under pressure.
If you are interested in this Quality Manager role, please submit an up-to-date CV through this advert or call the Eko Talent on (phone number removed)