Quality manager

Location: Relocation to Selsey Chichester requiredSalary: £45,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience)Hours: 7:00am - 7:00pm, Panama's Day Shift PatternHolidays: 22 ShiftsPension: 5% Contribution

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Quality Manager to join our dynamic food manufacturing team. You'll play a key leadership role in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance across the site, leading a team of QA professionals to ensure that all products meet customer and regulatory expectations.

This is a hands-on role, perfect for a proactive leader with a passion for continuous improvement, technical excellence, and team development.

• Ensure food safety, technical standards, and customer Codes of Practice are implemented and upheld

• Lead and develop QA Team Leaders while overseeing all QA/QC functions

• Drive food safety and GMP standards through regular factory audits and proactive issue resolution

• Manage customer complaints, audits, and non-conformance investigations with timely, accurate responses

• Support new product launches through feasibility sessions and collaboration with Production and Process Development

• Maintain HACCP compliance and manage internal auditing schedules

• Coach, mentor, and develop the QA team and wider stakeholders

• Maintain accurate nutritional and shelf-life data in line with product variations

• Promote a culture of safety through risk assessments, training, and performance management

• Identify and report any potential risks related to modern slavery or ethical compliance

• Food Safety Level 3 qualification (minimum)

• HACCP Level 2 knowledge and strong understanding of BRC standards and customer Codes of Practice

• Proven experience leading and developing teams within a food manufacturing environment (fresh food experience ideal)

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Passionate about food safety, compliance, and continuous improvement

• Competitive salary with potential

• Overtime allowance for additional shifts

• Pension scheme and structured progression opportunities across multiple sites

• Supportive leadership with a focus on professional development

• Opportunities for training and advancement across a network of factories