Quality Manager

Location: Hilperton

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.

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