Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Site QMS/Technical Manager to take ownership of quality and technical operations at a busy food manufacturing site. This site-based role offers the opportunity to lead and develop the Quality function, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer standards while driving continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring all processes meet both regulatory and customer requirements.

• Manage and develop the Quality Control (QC) team, ensuring high performance and technical competence.

• Lead and coordinate internal and external audits, implementing corrective and preventative actions as required.

• Ensure strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and BRC/industry standards, maintaining high levels of compliance and product quality.

• Collaborate closely with Hygiene and Operations teams to embed quality throughout all production processes.

• Oversee investigations into customer complaints, ensuring robust root cause analysis and effective resolution.

• Maintain and improve technical documentation, procedures, and metrics to support operational excellence.

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on quality, safety, and compliance.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Significant experience in a quality/technical management role within a food manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of QMS, GMP, BRC, and other relevant standards.

• Proven experience in leading audits and implementing corrective actions.

• Team management and leadership experience, ideally with a QC team.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively across multiple site functions, including operations and hygiene.

Benefits:

• Fully site-based role with significant leadership responsibility.

• Clear career progression opportunities within the technical and quality functions.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Next Steps:

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