Quality Manager in CH, Saltney, County of Flintshire

Title:

Quality Manager

Location:

Chester

Salary:
Up to £50,000 (DOE)

Industry: FMCG

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Shift: Monday – Friday

Hours:

40 Hours Per Week

• Salary: £50,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension (4% employer / 5% employee)
• Life assurance (1x salary)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity
• Healthcare & Dental Benefits
• Free onsite parking
• Genuine opportunity for progression
• High level of autonomy and influence across site
• Opportunity to lead quality standards within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Lead Food Safety, Quality and GMP standards across site
• Ensure compliance with BRC, customer and legal requirements
• Act as key contact for audits, customer queries and escalations
• Drive investigations into non-conformance (micro, analytical, complaints)
• Own HACCP, validation and verification processes
• Embed a strong Food Safety & Quality culture on site
• Work closely with operations on hygiene, CIP and process controls
• Support NPD and site change management
• Drive root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions
• Oversee product hold/release and traceability

Essential:

• 3+ years’ experience in food manufacturing within a Quality/Technical role
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety standards
• Experience leading internal and external audits (BRC/customer)
• Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills
• Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or similar – microbiology (masters)
• Experience in high‑care or complex manufacturing environments
• Coaching or mentoring experience