Job Description
Title: Quality ManagerLocation: ChesterSalary: Up to £50,000 (DOE)Industry: FMCGJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeShift: Monday FridayHours: 40 Hours Per WeekBenefits + Package:Salary: £50,00025 days holiday + bank holidaysCompany pension (4% employer / 5% employee)Life assurance (1x salary)Enhanced maternity & paternityHealthcare & Dental BenefitsFree onsite parkingGenuine opportunity for progressionHigh level of autonomy and influence across siteOpportunity to lead quality standards within a fast-paced manufacturing environmentKey Quality Manager Responsibilities:Lead Food Safety, Quality and GMP standards across siteEnsure compliance with BRC, customer and legal requirementsAct as key contact for audits, customer queries and escalationsDrive investigations into non-conformance (micro, analytical, complaints)Own HACCP, validation and verification processesEmbed a strong Food Safety & Quality culture on siteWork closely with operations on hygiene, CIP and process controlsSupport NPD and site change managementDrive root cause analysis and long-term corrective actionsOversee product hold/release and traceabilityQuality Manager Requirements:Essential:3+ years experience in food manufacturing within a Quality/Technical roleStrong knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety standardsExperience leading internal and external audits (BRC/customer)Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skillsDegree in Food Science, Microbiology or similar microbiology (masters)Experience in high-care or complex manufacturing environmentsCoaching or mentoring experienceTPBN1_UKTJ