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Quality Systems & Laboratory Manager

United Kingdom, Warrington 35000.00 - 40000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted February 14, 2026
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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

What we offer

  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Company bonus scheme
  • 25 days holiday
  • Discounts with high street and online retailers
  • Staff shop

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