Location: Chester
Salary: Up to £50,000 (DOE)
Industry: FMCG
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Shift: Monday – Friday
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Benefits + Package:
* Salary: £50,000
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Company pension (4% employer / 5% employee)
* Life assurance (1x salary)
* Enhanced maternity & paternity
* Healthcare & Dental Benefits
* Free onsite parking
* Genuine opportunity for progression
* High level of autonomy and influence across site
* Opportunity to lead quality standards within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Key Quality Manager Responsibilities:
* Lead Food Safety, Quality and GMP standards across site
* Ensure compliance with BRC, customer and legal requirements
* Act as key contact for audits, customer queries and escalations
* Drive investigations into non-conformance (micro, analytical, complaints)
* Own HACCP, validation and verification processes
* Embed a strong Food Safety & Quality culture on site
* Work closely with operations on hygiene, CIP and process controls
* Support NPD and site change management
* Drive root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions
* Oversee product hold/release and traceability
Quality Manager Requirements:
Essential:
* 3+ years’ experience in food manufacturing within a Quality/Technical role
* Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety standards
* Experience leading internal and external audits (BRC/customer)
* Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
* Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or similar – microbiology (masters)
* Experience in high-care or complex manufacturing environments
* Coaching or mentoring experience
Salary description
£50000.00 - £50000.00 per year