Food & Beverage Manufacturing | Cornwall | Up to £55,000 + Benefits
An established and growing food and drink manufacturer is seeking an experienced Quality & Compliance Manager to lead site quality systems, accreditation standards, and compliance activity within a fast-paced production environment.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with strong FMCG experience, ideally within beverages, bottling, or kegging operations, who enjoys driving standards, improving systems, and developing teams.
The Role
You will take ownership of the site's quality management and compliance function, ensuring all systems, policies, and procedures meet legal, customer, and industry requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and maintaining third-party industry accreditations, including BRC standards
Leading HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP planning alongside production teams
Managing customer complaints and overseeing investigations through to resolution
Conducting root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
Acting as the responsible person for Legionella management and overseeing third-party contractors
Reviewing and developing product and process specifications
Managing supplier quality requirements and compliance standards
Ensuring policies and procedures remain current and audit-ready
Building strong relationships with external auditors, consultants, and regulatory bodies
Supervising and mentoring Quality Technicians within the department
About You
We're looking for a confident and proactive quality professional with:
Experience within FMCG food and drink manufacturing
Previous experience in a senior quality or compliance management role
Strong auditing and quality systems knowledge
Excellent understanding of food safety legislation and quality control procedures
HACCP Level 4 qualification
Food Safety qualification (Level 3 minimum)
ISO 9001 auditing knowledge/qualification
ISO 14001 understanding desirable
What's on Offer
Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
Pension scheme
Subsidised private healthcare
Genuine autonomy and progression opportunities
Supportive leadership team
Monday-Friday days-based role
Additional company perks and team culture benefitsThis is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious technical professional looking to make a real impact within a well-established manufacturing business.
To apply or learn more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. Contact Kathryn.van
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year