Quality Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Manager to join a leading chilled food business and play a pivotal role in protecting product quality, driving standards and improving manufacturing performance. We are looking for a chilled manufacturing specialist, someone who understands the pressures of a fast-paced production environment and knows how to balance food safety, technical compliance, operational efficiency and commercial demands. This is a hands-on role for a confident quality manager who enjoys being close to the factory floor, influencing teams, solving problems and making a measurable difference. You will be responsible for: Championing quality, food safety and technical standards across the site Partnering with Operations to embed best practice and strengthen manufacturing processes Leading technical improvements that enhance consistency, efficiency and product quality Providing direction and support to the QA team, building capability and accountability Using data, audits and insight to identify risks and drive meaningful improvements Supporting customer, certification and site requirements within a demanding chilled environmentThe ideal candidate will bring: Proven experience in a Quality/Technical role within chilled food manufacturing A strong understanding of factory operations and the realities of high-volume chilled production Confidence influencing Production teams and challenging processes when needed A practical, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail Experience working within robust food safety and quality management systemsThis is a great opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware quality professional who wants to make an impact within a growing manufacturing environment. For a confidential discussion, please apply today. Alternatively, contact Adam on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)