Quality Manager

Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
Salary: Up to £40,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)

Our client is a successful and growing food manufacturing business based in Uckfield, East Sussex. They are looking to recruit an experienced Quality Manager to lead their quality function and ensure the highest standards of food safety, product quality and regulatory compliance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that places quality at the heart of its operations and offers genuine opportunities for professional development.

As Quality Manager, you will take ownership of the site's Quality Management System (QMS) and lead the day-to-day activities of the quality department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Managing compliance with BRCGS, RSPO, retailer and other relevant standards
• Leading internal and external audits
• Hosting customer and third-party auditor visits
• Investigating customer complaints and implementing corrective actions
• Managing non-conformances and continuous improvement activities
• Reviewing and maintaining product specifications
• Carrying out internal and hygiene audits
• Overseeing environmental swabbing and product testing programmes
• Delivering quality and food safety training to production and office teams
• Producing monthly quality reports and identifying performance trends
• Working closely with senior management to maintain compliance and drive quality improvements

We're looking for an experienced quality professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential skills and experience:

• Previous experience as a Quality Manager or in a similar technical role within food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, GMP and food safety management systems
• Experience managing external audits
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• A proactive, flexible and hands-on approach

Desirable:

• Level 3 HACCP qualification
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification
• Previous experience within a co-packing or food manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of RSPO standards

• Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience
• Company partnership and bonus scheme
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Monday to Friday working hours - no weekend shifts

If you're looking for your next challenge within food manufacturing and want to join a business that is committed to quality and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.