Compliance / Quality Manager – Food Manufacturing
Watford, Hertfordshire
Permanent | £50k
Full Time
Overview:
We’re representing a well-established and growing food manufacturer based in Watford, known for its commitment to quality, compliance, and innovation. As a trusted third-party recruitment partner, we’re seeking a Compliance / Quality Manager to lead site-wide food safety, quality systems, and compliance activities.
This is a pivotal role ideal for someone with a strong technical and regulatory background who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoys building robust systems and relationships across teams.
The responsibilities for the compliance/quality manager:
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Lead the site’s food safety, quality, and compliance strategy in line with BRC, HACCP, and customer standards
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Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
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Act as the key contact for customer technical queries, site visits, and audits
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Manage and prepare for third-party and retailer audits (BRC, customer, etc.)
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Ensure ongoing compliance with food safety legislation and industry regulations
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Lead internal audit schedules, traceability exercises, and allergen risk management
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Coach and develop the Quality team, setting clear KPIs and improvement objectives
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Support cross-functional projects involving NPD, Production, and Technical functions
The ideal candidate for the Compliance/Quality Manager role would have:
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Previous experience as a Quality or Compliance Manager in food manufacturing
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Strong understanding of BRCGS, HACCP, and UK/EU food legislation
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Confident audit management experience – ideally including direct customer and BRC audits
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Proven ability to manage and improve QMS systems
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Strong people and communication skills – able to influence across departments
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A food science or related qualification preferred
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Experience working with chilled, ambient, or short-shelf-life products is a bonus
Next Steps
If you’re a quality/compliance leader ready to take on a new challenge in a high-performing technical team, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact the links below for more information, and apply directly