Quality Manager FTC
Milton Keynes GBP65,000 per annum Monday Friday, 9am 5pm 12–month Fixed–Term Contract
Are 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.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As 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.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop the site’s quality team, embedding a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence.
* Ensure full compliance with Quality, Food Safety, GMP, Environmental, and legislative requirements.
* Conduct microbiological investigations and troubleshooting with R&D and site teams.
* Drive root cause analysis and implement robust corrective actions.
* Own the HACCP plan and lead the site HACCP team.
* Lead internal and external audits, ensuring audit readiness at all times.
* Champion quality training, toolbox talks, and site–wide engagement.
* Support NPD and product launch activities.
* Report on site performance and KPIs, and chair Quality Committee meetings.
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience as a Quality Manager within FMCG (ideally food/drinks).
* Strong leadership skills confident in coaching, mentoring, and influencing across all levels.
* Confident with authority but empathetic and relationship–driven.
* Solid understanding of BRC and HACCP standards (Level 3 or above).
* Skilled in managing audits, investigations, and quality reporting.
* Proactive, driven, and keen to lead change and raise standards.
Why Join?
* 28 days holiday + flexible holiday trading
* Life assurance & pension
* Staff discounts, free products during working hours
* Healthcare cash plan, Peppy Health access
* Ongoing professional development
* Flexible benefits (e.g. gym memberships, tech discounts)
* Annual salary review
This 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.
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