Quality Manager

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to join a busy quality team in a fast-paced food production environment as a Quality Manager. This is a hands-on leadership role offering the opportunity to take ownership of quality control and assurance processes for chilled products.

This position is ideal for someone looking to lead a team, drive continuous improvement, and play a key role in upholding food safety and quality standards during backshift operations.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of quality control activities across the chilled product range throughout the backshift

Build and maintain robust quality assurance procedures that meet regulatory and internal standards

Guide and coach the quality team, offering hands-on training and ongoing support

Carry out inspections, audits, and quality checks to spot opportunities for improvement

Work closely with production and supply chain colleagues to resolve quality concerns and boost process performance

Review quality metrics and data trends, presenting findings and improvement recommendations to senior leadership

Keep stakeholders clearly informed on quality standards and compliance matters

Requirements

Confident leadership style, with the ability to guide and inspire a team toward shared goals

Comfortable working with data, drawing out insights and translating them into clear reports

Strong people skills, able to communicate clearly with colleagues at all levels

Flexible approach to backshift working, with a proactive attitude to resolving issues as they arise

Experience & Qualifications

Background in quality management within a food manufacturing setting, ideally with chilled/fresh product lines

Solid grasp of quality assurance fundamentals, food safety legislation, and relevant industry benchmarks

Track record of running audits and putting quality control measures into practice

Comfortable using quality management systems and standard Microsoft Office tools

HACCP qualification and familiarity with BRC standards would be an advantage

What We Offer

Monday to Friday role

Scope to influence and set quality standards at an expanding food production facility

A team-oriented workplace with strong backing from senior leadership

The opportunity to leave a real mark on product quality and customer experience

If you are passionate about quality and want to contribute to a culture of excellence in food production, we would love to hear from you. Click the Apply button below. HRC Recruitment acts as both an employment business and an employment agency