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As Quality Systems and Laboratory Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the site's Quality Management System and Quality Laboratory at our Warrington manufacturing site. This is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring we meet and exceed BRC, legal, customer, and accreditation standards, safeguarding the integrity of our award-winning spirits at every stage of production.
Job Responsibility:
Own and manage the site QMS and document control systems in line with BRCGS and customer standards
Lead HACCP, TACCP and VACCP programmes, chairing the HACCP team
Act as site lead for external audits, retailers, and certification bodies, ensuring full audit readiness at all times
Manage the internal audit programme and drive corrective actions to closure
Oversee traceability exercises and mock recalls
Develop and maintain all technical documentation required for compliance
Lead and manage the Quality Laboratory, resources, and equipment
Ensure calibration and verification of laboratory and critical production instruments
Manage QA budget for laboratory consumables and raise POs as required
Act as site lead, ensuring accreditation standards are maintained
Provide technical guidance and training to factory teams
Lead customer complaint investigations and root cause analysis
Manage NCR, CAPA and Quality Incident systems with full trending and reporting
Analyse quality data to identify patterns, drive KPIs, and support continuous improvement
Train, coach, and mentor laboratory and QA team members
Develop a flexible, multi-skilled quality team
Champion a proactive food safety and quality culture across production and engineering
Support GMP, hygiene and factory improvement initiatives
Support continuous improvement through data analysis and KPI reporting
Contribute to management reviews and strategic business planning
Participate in taste panels and factory improvement initiatives
Requirements:
Strong working knowledge of QMS, BRCGS, ISO standards, HACCP, TACCP and VACCP
Experience leading internal audits and managing accreditation standards
Expertise in document control systems and data analysis
Experience managing quality incidents, complaints, NCRs and CAPA processes
The ability to coach and develop teams while maintaining accountability
Confidence liaising with auditors, customers, suppliers and senior management
A proactive mindset focused on prevention, continuous improvement, and operational excellence