Senior Quality Manager

An established fresh produce business, supplying major UK retailers, is looking for an experienced Senior Quality Manager to lead its Quality and Product Management functions at a busy, fast-paced site.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for someone who can combine strategic oversight of food safety and compliance with strong people leadership - building a high-performing team and embedding a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

• Lead, develop and coach the Quality Team and Production Management function
• Develop and deliver the site's Quality and Compliance Strategy
• Provide governance and oversight of the site's Food Safety Management System, including HACCP, TACCP, traceability, pest management and hygiene
• Maintain BRCGS AA+ (Unannounced) and Organic certification standards
• Lead resolution of significant customer complaints and compliance issues, and support customer/third-party audits
• Own site quality performance measures and KPIs, driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide oversight of the Product Management function, ensuring customer specifications and product standards are consistently met
• Work cross-functionally with Operations and Commercial teams

• Proven leadership experience in a Quality/Technical/Compliance role within food manufacturing (fresh produce experience an advantage)
• Strong working knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP and food safety management systems
• Track record of leading and developing teams
• Comfortable operating strategically while remaining close to day-to-day operational detail
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills