Food Safety & Quality Manager

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Up to £40,000

The Opportunity

We are working with a food manufacturing business in Gloucestershire that is looking to appoint a Food Safety & Quality Manager to take ownership of site food safety, quality, and compliance systems.

This is a hands-on position offering responsibility for maintaining industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance, while driving continuous improvement and supporting the development of a strong food safety culture across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the site's HACCP and Food Safety Management Systems.
• Lead internal audits and support external audits, including BRCGS and customer audits.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, customer standards, and quality requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives relating to food safety, hygiene, and quality performance.
• Review and update policies, procedures, risk assessments, specifications, and quality documentation.
• Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints, and quality issues, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Support and monitor GMP and hygiene standards across manufacturing operations.
• Deliver food safety training and coaching across site.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on food safety and quality KPIs.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, auditors, and regulatory bodies when required.
• Promote and embed a positive food safety culture throughout the business.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety Management Systems.
• Experience supporting or leading BRCGS audits.
• Good understanding of GMP, food safety legislation, and quality management systems.
• Internal auditing experience.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with operational teams.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Food Safety Level 4 and HACCP qualifications would be advantageous.

Suitable Backgrounds

We would be keen to hear from individuals currently working as:

• Food Safety Manager
• Quality Manager
• Technical Compliance Manager
• QA Manager
• Quality Systems Manager
• Technical Supervisor
• Technical Coordinator
• Compliance Officer
• HACCP Coordinator
• Assistant Technical Manager

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £40,000.
• The opportunity to take ownership of food safety and compliance systems.
• A stable and growing food manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to customer, BRCGS, and regulatory audits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A role where you can make a visible impact on site standards and performance.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply today.