Quality Manager
Location: Selsey, West Sussex
Are you an experienced Quality Manager looking to join a growing food manufacturing business where you can make a real impact? This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of site-wide quality and technical functions, ensuring food safety, compliance, and product excellence across a fast-paced environment.
This position offers genuine scope for progression and the chance to work with a supportive leadership team committed to continuous improvement and high standards.
Shift pattern: Panama shift, days only (7am–7pm). You’ll manage one shift rotation, alternating weekends off, and collaborate closely with another Quality Manager to maintain consistency and a strong quality culture across the site.
What’s on offer
* Competitive salary
* Annual performance bonus
* Employer-matched pension (up to 5%)
* Health cash plan & life assurance
* Access to online GP services
* Flexible benefits, including gym discounts, long service awards, and enhanced family policies
Key responsibilities
* Ensure all food safety, technical, and customer standards are met and maintained
* Lead a team of QA Team Leaders, managing all QA/QC functions across your shift
* Drive GMP and food safety compliance through proactive engagement on the factory floor
* Manage customer complaints, audits, and non-conformance investigations efficiently
* Support new product launches and collaborate with Production & Process Development teams
* Oversee HACCP compliance and internal auditing schedules
* Coach, mentor, and develop team members and colleagues
* Maintain accurate nutritional and shelf-life data in line with product changes
* Promote a culture of safety, integrity, and continuous improvement
About you
* Strong background in food manufacturing quality management
* Knowledge of HACCP, BRC standards, and customer Codes of Practice
* Proven experience leading and developing teams
* Excellent communicator with the ability to influence across all levels
* Passionate about food safety, compliance, and continuous improvement