Quality Manager, Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Location:

Attleborough

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Are you passionate about food safety, ambitious about quality, and motivated to lead a high-performing team? We’re looking for a Quality Manager to drive standards, lead audits, and shape a culture where quality and safety come first.

• Champion a strong food safety and quality culture across the site.
• Reduce risks through the Technical Excellence agenda and “Go for Zero.”
• Ensure the team is trained, supported and equipped to work safely.
• Track and improve food safety & quality KPIs.

• Achieve strong audit outcomes (BRC/OPEX MS - A+ or Green).
• Lead customer and external audits.
• Embed internal and external technical standards across the site.
• Provide expert support in investigations and root cause analysis.
• Lead the Food Safety & Quality Culture programme.
• Deliver Food Defence requirements.
• Act as a HACCP team member.

• Build robust succession and development plans.
• Communicate goals clearly through MySuccess and team forums.
• Recognise strong performance and manage issues professionally.
• Improve engagement and cultural survey scores.

• Raise and confirm standards across quality, safety, environmental and manufacturing.
• Use data to highlight issues and guide decision-making.
• Apply OPEX tools to support operational improvements.

• Drive continuous improvement and strong audit performance.
• Support key site projects and gap-up activity.
• Ensure compliance with SAP, INNOVA, Foods Connected and Point 74.
• Deliver Technical KPIs and monthly reports on time.

• Experience leading audits
• Strong knowledge of BRC and industry regulations
• Experience in Technical or Quality within food manufacturing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence and drive results
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• High attention to detail
  
  IT proficiency (Microsoft Office)
• Degree in Food Safety, Food Technology, or related discipline
• HACCP Level 4

• Experience with TACCP and Food Authenticity
• 8‑Step Problem Solving experience