Job Description
Quality Manager – FTC\n Milton Keynes | £65,000 per annum | Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm | 12-month Fixed-Term Contract\n\nAre you a proven Quality Manager with strong leadership skills and a passion for continuous improvement in food manufacturing? We’re looking for someone who can lead from the front—setting the bar for quality, food safety, and compliance, while mentoring a high-performing team.\n\nWhat You’ll Be Doing:\n\nAs Quality Manager, you’ll report into the Site Manager and Group Quality Manager. You’ll lead a dedicated quality team (1 Team Leader & 5 Officers on a 3-on/3-off shift pattern) and act as the driving force behind all quality, food safety, and microbiology standards at the site.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead and develop the site’s quality team, embedding a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence.\n\nEnsure full compliance with Quality, Food Safety, GMP, Environmental, and legislative requirements.\n\nConduct microbiological investigations and troubleshooting with R&D and site teams.\n\nDrive root cause analysis and implement robust corrective actions.\n\nOwn the HACCP plan and lead the site HACCP team.\n\nLead internal and external audits, ensuring audit readiness at all times.\n\nChampion quality training, toolbox talks, and site-wide engagement.\n\nSupport NPD and product launch activities.\n\nReport on site performance and KPIs, and chair Quality Committee meetings.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For:\n\nExperience as a Quality Manager within FMCG (ideally food/drinks).\n\nStrong leadership skills – confident in coaching, mentoring, and influencing across all levels.\n\nConfident with authority but empathetic and relationship-driven.\n\nSolid understanding of BRC and HACCP standards (Level 3 or above).\n\nSkilled in managing audits, investigations, and quality reporting.\n\nProactive, driven and keen to lead change and raise standards.\n\nWhy Join?\n\n28 days holiday + flexible holiday trading\n\nLife assurance & pension\n\nStaff discounts, free products during working hours\n\nHealthcare cash plan, Peppy Health access\n\nOngoing professional development\n\nFlexible benefits (e.g.
gym memberships, tech discounts)\n\nAnnual salary review\n\nThis is an exciting opportunity to step into a high-impact role within a fast-paced and values-driven manufacturing environment, working closely with senior leaders and group quality professionals