Quality Manager

Title: Quality Manager

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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:
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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