Quality Manager

• Leading QC testing, approval & remote sign‑off of production samples
• Investigating issues, conducting root cause analysis & driving corrective actions
• Owning relationships with technical clients, including support for ongoing production
• Maintaining accurate, compliant documentation & overseeing risk management
• Supporting continuous improvement, safeguarding and technical troubleshooting
• Reviewing & approving analytical & micro results as part of positive release
• Building & managing relationships with external manufacturing partners
• Auditing, onboarding & supporting new suppliers, including early‑stage production runs
• Applying compliance knowledge while enabling innovation within category legislation
• Managing approvals for new products, including sensory and analytical assessments
• Managing external microbiology lab relationships.

• Proven experience of quality assurance gained in food, beverage or consumer goods manufacturing
• A hands-on, self-starter who can manage multiple, changing priorities and problem solve independently
• Excellent communications skills, able to maintain relationships with clients and suppliers alike
• Willing to travel to UK manufacturing sites
• Competence with basic analytical and laboratory equipment.

Degree in Food Science, Chemistry or similar is advantageous but not essential

• bonus
• private healthcare