Job Description
If you are motivated by raising standards, driving improvement, ensuring products are consistently safe and right first time?
You'll take the lead on food safety and quality performance in a busy manufacturing environment. The role involves leading a quality team, driving food safety, and focusing on HACCP and continuous improvement.
This role will champion high standards across the factory, support operational teams in problem-solving, and ensure compliance with customer and legal requirements. You'll act as a key point of contact, influencing both culture and behaviours to embed a proactive approach to quality.
What you'll be doing
Leading the delivery of the site quality and food safety agenda
Coaching and supporting teams to drive continuous improvement in standards
Overseeing quality systems and ensuring compliance with retailer and industry requirements
Managing investigations into product or process issues and ensuring strong follow-up actions
Playing a key role in supporting customer and third-party audits
Supporting safe launches and changes to products or processes
Driving clear communication and accountability around quality expectations
Collaborating closely with Operations, Engineering and Technical teams to protect product integrity
What you'll bring
Strong technical/QA knowledge gained within food or drink manufacturing
Experience of supporting quality systems in a fast-paced production environment
Good understanding of food safety principles, including HACCP
Confident communicator who can influence at all levels
Analytical mindset with a structured approach to identifying and solving issues
Ability to lead, motivate and support others to achieve high standards
If you're interested and your experience and skill align to the role - get in touch on (phone number removed) or follow the link!
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