Location : Sedgefield, TS21 3EE
Salary : £45,000 per annum
Contract : Full-Time | Permanent
Lead Quality. Drive Standards. Shape Continuous Improvement
About Us
At PFF Group we are proud of our heritage as a family-owned business and UK manufacturer. Founded in 1993 by husband and wife team Andy and Michelle Bairstow, the firm originally manufactured plastic packaging for imported cosmetics, toiletries and gifts, as well as contract packing for other imported goods.
A move into packaging production for the fast-moving food sector saw substantial business growth. Product innovation, calculated risk-taking and investment in both estate and machinery mean that we are one of the UK's largest independent food packaging manufacturers. We provide packaging solutions to supermarkets, multi-national food manufacturers, food service and fresh produce companies across the UK.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and develop our site quality function in Sedgefield
This is a key leadership role responsible for maintaining and enhancing our quality systems, ensuring full compliance with BRCGS standards, and driving continuous improvement across the site. You will work closely with Production, Engineering and Senior Leadership to ensure product safety, compliance and operational excellence.
If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and are passionate about food packaging quality, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.
As Quality Manager, You Will
Lead and develop the site Quality team, including a Quality Supervisor, Coordinators and Auditors
Ensure full compliance with BRCGS Food Packaging standards (current issue)
Act as HARM/HACCP Team Leader, maintaining robust food safety processes
Drive site-wide quality improvements through structured review meetings
Own key KPIs and contribute to achieving company OKRs
Lead internal audits (GMP, Glass & Sharps, Traceability, Hygiene etc.)
Oversee supplier approval and raw material quality compliance
Manage customer complaints, investigations and root cause analysis
Support corrective and preventative actions across departments
Monitor and analyse quality data, identifying trends and improvement opportunities
Coordinate and support external audits
Support transition and implementation of ISO standards
Ensure procedures are updated, communicated and embedded across the business
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and operational involvement.
About You
You will bring:
Strong experience in a manufacturing environment (food packaging highly desirable)
Proven knowledge of BRCGS standards and audit processes
Experience leading HACCP / HARM teams
Previous quality leadership experience, including managing teams
Strong understanding of GMP, hygiene and compliance requirements
Experience handling customer complaints and root cause investigations
Data-driven decision-making skills
The confidence to influence cross-functional teams
You are proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in holding standards while building strong working relationships.
What's in it for you?
£45,000 salary
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme (after 3 months)
On-site parking
A visible leadership role with real influence across the site
Why Join Us?
This is more than a compliance role it's an opportunity to shape quality culture, strengthen systems, and lead improvement initiatives within a growing manufacturing operation.
If you're ready to take ownership of site quality and drive standards forward, we'd love to hear from you.
No agencies please.
Work Location: In person
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