Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
Salary: Up to £40,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)
An exciting opportunity with a well-established food manufacturing business.
Our client is a successful and growing food manufacturing business based in Uckfield, East Sussex. They are looking to recruit an experienced Quality Manager to lead their quality function and ensure the highest standards of food safety, product quality and regulatory compliance.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that places quality at the heart of its operations and offers genuine opportunities for professional development.
The Role
As Quality Manager, you will take ownership of the site's Quality Management System (QMS) and lead the day-to-day activities of the quality department.
Key responsibilities include:
Maintaining and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS)
Managing compliance with BRCGS, RSPO, retailer and other relevant standards
Leading internal and external audits
Hosting customer and third-party auditor visits
Investigating customer complaints and implementing corrective actions
Managing non-conformances and continuous improvement activities
Reviewing and maintaining product specifications
Carrying out internal and hygiene audits
Overseeing environmental swabbing and product testing programmes
Delivering quality and food safety training to production and office teams
Producing monthly quality reports and identifying performance trends
Working closely with senior management to maintain compliance and drive quality improvements
About You
We're looking for an experienced quality professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Essential skills and experience:
Previous experience as a Quality Manager or in a similar technical role within food manufacturing
Strong knowledge of BRCGS, GMP and food safety management systems
Experience managing external audits
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
A proactive, flexible and hands-on approach
Desirable:
Level 3 HACCP qualification
Level 3 Food Safety qualification
Previous experience within a co-packing or food manufacturing environment
Knowledge of RSPO standards
What's on Offer
Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience
Company partnership and bonus scheme
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension
Ongoing training and career development
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Monday to Friday working hours - no weekend shifts
Interested?
If you're looking for your next challenge within food manufacturing and want to join a business that is committed to quality and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£40000.00 - £40000.00 per year