Food Safety & QMS Lead (617 / 28021)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Location: Gloucester – commutable from Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Stonehouse, Cirencester, Dursley, Cinderford, Lydney, Newent, Ledbury
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday
Company Overview
A leading FMCG manufacturer is seeking an experienced Food Safety & Quality Management Systems Lead to take ownership of an externally accredited QMS and Food Safety system.
This is a key role focused on driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high standards across a fast-paced, quality-driven production environment.
As the Food Safety & QMS Lead, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing site quality systems, leading audits, managing non-conformances, and embedding a strong quality culture across the operation.
Responsibilities
* Manage and continually improve the site’s QMS and Food Safety Management System, including all associated documentation
* Coordinate the internal audit programme and support all external audits
* Lead external audits and regulatory visits
* Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances, driving effective corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)
* Analyse quality data, KPIs, and trends to identify areas for improvement
* Deliver training and coaching to ensure compliance and improve capability across the site
* Act as the technical lead for all quality and food safety matters within manufacturing
* Support and lead HACCP activities, including plan development and ongoing reviews
* Define controls, sampling plans, and traceability processes to manage contamination and allergen risks
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or similar
* Experience within FMCG manufacturing, ideally within food safety or quality management
* Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations (Level 4 desirable)
* Experience working with FSSC, BRC or similar standards
* Confident leading audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Strong stakeholder management across manufacturing, engineering, and site leadership teams
* Proficient with Microsoft Office; SAP experience advantageous
The Benefits
* Bonus
* 4 x Life assurance
* Company discounts
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