Quality Manager, Eccleston

Title: Quality Manager Location: Chester Salary: Up to£50,000 (DOE) Industry: FMCG Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Shift: Monday Friday Hours: 40 Hours Per Week Benefits + Package: Salary: £50,000 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension (4% employer / 5% employee) Life assurance (1x salary)Enhanced maternity&paternity Healthcare&Dental Benefits Free onsite parking Genuine opportunity for progression High level of autonomy and influence across site Opportunity to lead quality standards within a fast-paced manufacturing environment Key Quality Manager Responsibilities: Lead Food Safety, Quality and GMP standards across siteEnsure compliance with BRC, customer and legal requirements Act as key contact for audits, customer queries and escalations Drive investigations into non-conformance (micro, analytical, complaints) Own HACCP, validation and verification processes Embed a strong Food Safety&Quality culture on site Work closely with operations on hygiene, CIP and process controls Support NPD and site change management Drive root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions Oversee product hold/release and traceability Quality Manager Requirements: Essential: 3+ years experience in food manufacturing within a Quality/Technical roleStrong knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety standards Experience leading internal and external audits (BRC/customer) Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or similar microbiology (masters) Experience in high-care or complex manufacturing environmentsCoaching or mentoring experience TPBN1_UKTJ