Job Description

Quality Manager

£40,000 - £50,000 - 14-Month Fixed Term Contract - Lancashire

Are you an experienced Quality professional looking for your next challenge within food manufacturing?

We're recruiting a Quality Manager to join a well-established food manufacturer in Lancashire on a 14-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Quality Assurance function on shift, working closely with production to ensure the highest standards of food safety, quality and compliance.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend significant time on the factory floor, driving standards, supporting operational teams and developing a strong food safety culture.

The Role

Reporting to the Site Technical Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the QA team and ensuring products are manufactured to the highest standards of food safety, legality and customer compliance.

You'll work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Hygiene and Supply Chain teams to drive continuous improvement while ensuring the site remains audit-ready at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Quality Assurance team.


• Drive a strong food safety and quality culture across the manufacturing operation.


• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, BRCGS and customer standards.


• Oversee product quality, product release and non-conformance investigations.


• Lead customer, third-party and regulatory audit preparation.


• Conduct factory inspections, GMP audits and environmental monitoring reviews.


• Manage allergen controls, traceability systems and hygiene standards.


• Investigate customer complaints and implement effective corrective actions.


• Analyse quality KPIs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.


• Work closely with Production and Technical teams to improve processes and reduce waste.


• Support new product launches by ensuring quality systems are embedded from day one.


• Deputise for the Site Technical Manager when required.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Quality professional with a strong background in food manufacturing and a passion for maintaining exceptional standards.

Essential

• Experience within a food manufacturing or high-care production environment.


• Strong knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety Standards, HACCP and GMP.


• Level 3 Food Safety qualification.


• Level 3 HACCP qualification.


• Internal Auditor qualification.


• Experience managing QA teams.


• Knowledge of allergen management, environmental monitoring and retailer requirements.


• Excellent communication and leadership skills.


• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on leadership style.


• Proactive and solutions-focused.


• Calm under pressure.


• Strong decision-making ability.


• Passionate about food safety and continuous improvement.

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £40,000 - £50,000


• 14-month fixed-term contract


• Site-based role in Lancashire


• Opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturer.


• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.


• A varied role with genuine responsibility and autonomy.

If you're an experienced Quality professional looking for your next opportunity and would like to play a key role in maintaining world-class food safety and quality standards, we'd love to hear from you.