Quality Systems Lead

  • Pilgrims Europe
  • Jul 11, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Quality Systems Lead
Location: Attleborough
Hours: Monday Friday 8am-5pm

We are seeking a Quality Systems Lead to drive food safety, quality and compliance across our site. This is an exciting opportunity for a technical professional who is passionate about maintaining high standards, leading audits, and continuously improving quality systems within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

  • Maintain and develop the site's Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Lead internal audit programmes and coordinate customer and third-party audits.
  • Ensure compliance with BRCGS, customer, legislative and company requirements.
  • Manage customer complaints, investigations and corrective actions.
  • Support customer specifications and technical information systems.
  • Analyse quality data, trends and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Lead root cause investigations and continuous improvement projects.
  • Promote a positive food safety and quality culture across the site.
  • Support and develop Quality Technologists and Technical Administration teams.

Essential

  • Degree or Diploma in Food Safety, Food Technology or a related discipline.
  • HACCP Level 4 qualification.
  • Experience managing quality systems within a food manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of food safety legislation, quality standards and audits.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Desirable

  • Experience with BRCGS and customer audits.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
  • Experience leading technical or quality improvement projects.

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