Quality Assurance Manager Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn) On-site This role is a fixed-term contract from February 2026 - February 2027. Join our snack-loving team We're looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role As our Quality Assurance Manager, you'll manage the day-to-day Quality function for the site. You'll be responsible for driving food safety and quality standards, managing a team of Quality Technologists and reporting into the site Senior Leadership Team. This is a senior role with real impact - you'll lead key technical programmes and represent the Technical function during audits and customer visits. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Driving food safety and quality standards across the site, including maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) Leading internal audits to BRC, AIB and customer standards, and managing the site audit team Managing non-conformances and coordinating corrective actions Supporting IWS implementation, particularly the Quality Pillar Daily Management Systems (DMS) Leading 3rd party audit preparation and execution, including customer visits Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Strong influencing skills and a hands-on, operational approach Confidence working in a factory environment and engaging with cross-functional teams Experience managing QMS and HACCP systems in a food manufacturing setting Lead Auditor qualification, Level 4 HACCP and Level 4 Food Hygiene A proven track record in hygiene systems, branded and own-label products, and external customer engagement
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Quality Assurance Manager Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn) On-site This role is a fixed-term contract from February 2026 - February 2027. Join our snack-loving team We're looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role As our Quality Assurance Manager, you'll manage the day-to-day Quality function for the site. You'll be responsible for driving food safety and quality standards, managing a team of Quality Technologists and reporting into the site Senior Leadership Team. This is a senior role with real impact - you'll lead key technical programmes and represent the Technical function during audits and customer visits. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Driving food safety and quality standards across the site, including maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) Leading internal audits to BRC, AIB and customer standards, and managing the site audit team Managing non-conformances and coordinating corrective actions Supporting IWS implementation, particularly the Quality Pillar Daily Management Systems (DMS) Leading 3rd party audit preparation and execution, including customer visits Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Strong influencing skills and a hands-on, operational approach Confidence working in a factory environment and engaging with cross-functional teams Experience managing QMS and HACCP systems in a food manufacturing setting Lead Auditor qualification, Level 4 HACCP and Level 4 Food Hygiene A proven track record in hygiene systems, branded and own-label products, and external customer engagement
Quality & Compliance Administrator - Food Manufacturing Competitive Salary Leeds Do you have experience in a Quality or Compliance role in the Food Manufacturing sector and want to join one of the biggest names in the UK market that can offer plenty of progression opportunities? This is a great opportunity for someone early into their career that has gained prior experience with auditing and developed knowledge of relevant standards such as BRC, where they are now looking to take a step up and hold even more responsibility such as for site-wide auditing. Key responsibilities: Carrying out audits across the manufacturing process to ensure conformance with standards (e.g BRC) and legal/regulatory requirements Producing detailed reports and presenting findings to site leadership, highlighting non-conformances and advising on corrective actions Liaising with Production teams to implement audit findings and improve processes Updating and maintaining documentation and Quality Management Systems Ideal candidates will have: Proven experience in Quality Assurance / Auditing in the Food Manufacturing sector Knowledge of BRC standards for Food Safety Strong communication and reporting skills Click the link to apply or email your CV Administrator, QA Technician, Auditor, Compliance Administrator, Quality Technician, Quality Control Technician, Quality Assurance Technician, QA Analyst, Food Manufacturing, Food Production, FMCG, Manufacturing, Food Safety, Leeds, Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Quality & Compliance Administrator - Food Manufacturing Competitive Salary Leeds Do you have experience in a Quality or Compliance role in the Food Manufacturing sector and want to join one of the biggest names in the UK market that can offer plenty of progression opportunities? This is a great opportunity for someone early into their career that has gained prior experience with auditing and developed knowledge of relevant standards such as BRC, where they are now looking to take a step up and hold even more responsibility such as for site-wide auditing. Key responsibilities: Carrying out audits across the manufacturing process to ensure conformance with standards (e.g BRC) and legal/regulatory requirements Producing detailed reports and presenting findings to site leadership, highlighting non-conformances and advising on corrective actions Liaising with Production teams to implement audit findings and improve processes Updating and maintaining documentation and Quality Management Systems Ideal candidates will have: Proven experience in Quality Assurance / Auditing in the Food Manufacturing sector Knowledge of BRC standards for Food Safety Strong communication and reporting skills Click the link to apply or email your CV Administrator, QA Technician, Auditor, Compliance Administrator, Quality Technician, Quality Control Technician, Quality Assurance Technician, QA Analyst, Food Manufacturing, Food Production, FMCG, Manufacturing, Food Safety, Leeds, Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e -commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our Hendon Factory continues to grow, we are looking for a Technical Manager to join our team. We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. We Care about Nature: We're committed to sustainability across our supply chain-from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Own and implement site QA/QC strategies in alignment with wider business goals. Monitor and report on quality KPIs in collaboration with production teams. Lead quality investigations, customer complaint analysis, and corrective action planning. Maintain HACCP programs and ensure all staff receive appropriate training. Manage core quality protocols (e.g., Metal Detection, PQC, Quality Reports). Drive reduction in non-conformances and ensure specification adherence. Coordinate internal and external audits, achieving AA/Green status across all. Promote best practices in food safety, hygiene, and risk management. Support hygiene improvement plans and cross-functional innovation efforts. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you: BSc in Food Safety or related field (required) 5+ years' experience in Food Manufacturing, ideally in a technical role Level 3 HACCP Certification or higher Lead Auditor qualification (preferred) Strong knowledge of Retailer Codes of Practice Experience with high care environments and bakery/ambient products Proven track record in leading BRCGS and regulatory audits Expertise in root cause analysis, microbiological data interpretation, and non-conformance management Effective at influencing senior stakeholders and driving change Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel What's in it for you? Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 25 days holiday Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e -commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our Hendon Factory continues to grow, we are looking for a Technical Manager to join our team. We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. We Care about Nature: We're committed to sustainability across our supply chain-from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Own and implement site QA/QC strategies in alignment with wider business goals. Monitor and report on quality KPIs in collaboration with production teams. Lead quality investigations, customer complaint analysis, and corrective action planning. Maintain HACCP programs and ensure all staff receive appropriate training. Manage core quality protocols (e.g., Metal Detection, PQC, Quality Reports). Drive reduction in non-conformances and ensure specification adherence. Coordinate internal and external audits, achieving AA/Green status across all. Promote best practices in food safety, hygiene, and risk management. Support hygiene improvement plans and cross-functional innovation efforts. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you: BSc in Food Safety or related field (required) 5+ years' experience in Food Manufacturing, ideally in a technical role Level 3 HACCP Certification or higher Lead Auditor qualification (preferred) Strong knowledge of Retailer Codes of Practice Experience with high care environments and bakery/ambient products Proven track record in leading BRCGS and regulatory audits Expertise in root cause analysis, microbiological data interpretation, and non-conformance management Effective at influencing senior stakeholders and driving change Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel What's in it for you? Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 25 days holiday Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we seek our next Raw Materials Technologist to join our team. We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. We Care about Nature: We're committed to sustainability across our supply chain-from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Approve and monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with standards. Review and verify supplier GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) accreditation. Approve and monitor raw materials and packaging to meet quality standards. Carry out raw material and allergen risk assessments. Verify raw material specifications and associated documentation. Monitor threats and vulnerabilities in raw materials, ensuring supplier compliance. Liaise with suppliers to resolve non-conformance or out-of-specification issues. Ensure the accuracy of Chain of Custody (CoC) claims (e.g. provenance, varietal information). Conduct raw material and mass balance traceability exercises. Obtain and manage supplier Certificates of Conformance (CoC) / Certificates of Analysis (CoA). Take swift action on food safety alerts, liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Support raw material approvals and reviews to ensure timely and accurate product launches. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have: Strong literacy and numeracy skills - able to interpret data and documentation accurately. Highly organised with excellent time management skills. Clear and confident communicator (written and verbal). 3+ years' food manufacturing experience (preferably in Supplier Assurance). Level 3 HACCP and Food Safety qualification. Auditor qualification and experience conducting audits (BRCGS preferred). Recognised allergen qualification with strong allergen management knowledge. Familiar with customer codes of practice (allergens, labelling, coding, foreign body detection). Proficient in Microsoft Office - especially Excel. What's in it for you: Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 25 days holiday + bank holidays Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we seek our next Raw Materials Technologist to join our team. We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. We Care about Nature: We're committed to sustainability across our supply chain-from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Approve and monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with standards. Review and verify supplier GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) accreditation. Approve and monitor raw materials and packaging to meet quality standards. Carry out raw material and allergen risk assessments. Verify raw material specifications and associated documentation. Monitor threats and vulnerabilities in raw materials, ensuring supplier compliance. Liaise with suppliers to resolve non-conformance or out-of-specification issues. Ensure the accuracy of Chain of Custody (CoC) claims (e.g. provenance, varietal information). Conduct raw material and mass balance traceability exercises. Obtain and manage supplier Certificates of Conformance (CoC) / Certificates of Analysis (CoA). Take swift action on food safety alerts, liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Support raw material approvals and reviews to ensure timely and accurate product launches. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have: Strong literacy and numeracy skills - able to interpret data and documentation accurately. Highly organised with excellent time management skills. Clear and confident communicator (written and verbal). 3+ years' food manufacturing experience (preferably in Supplier Assurance). Level 3 HACCP and Food Safety qualification. Auditor qualification and experience conducting audits (BRCGS preferred). Recognised allergen qualification with strong allergen management knowledge. Familiar with customer codes of practice (allergens, labelling, coding, foreign body detection). Proficient in Microsoft Office - especially Excel. What's in it for you: Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 25 days holiday + bank holidays Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme