About the Role
📍 Location: Walthamstow, Greater London
💷 Salary: Up to £54,000 (dependent on experience)
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Food Safety & Quality Systems Manager to manage a team of Quality Auditors and ensure the highest standards of food safety, quality, and environmental hygiene across site. 🏭
This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving compliance with statutory regulations and company standards, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maximise product quality and operational performance. 📈
You will play a critical role in maintaining effective quality management systems, influencing site teams, and ensuring best practice is embedded throughout the operation.
Key Accountabilities
👥 Lead and manage a team of 2 Quality Auditors, driving performance, engagement, and development
🛡️ Provide expert guidance on food safety, legality, quality, and hygiene standards
✅ Ensure quality management systems, processes, and controls are implemented and followed
🤝 Work closely with the Central Technical Team to implement and share best practice
📜 Support compliance with statutory regulations and company standards
🔧 Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and reduce costs
🧩 Support NPD and EPD launches, ensuring compliance with product specifications
🚨 Manage food safety incidents and escalate where required
🔍 Lead and support audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
📢 Build strong stakeholder relationships to influence and maintain high standards
🎓 Deliver training and coaching on food safety and compliance
👔 Deputise for the Regional Technical Manager when required
About You
You are a proactive and confident leader with a strong technical background in food manufacturing, capable of influencing teams and driving high standards.
Essential Requirements
🧪 Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Technical or Hygiene role
🎓 Graduate calibre (Food Science, or equivalent)
👨 🏫 Proven leadership and team management experience
🧠 Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
📚 Ability to train and coach on food safety and compliance
💬 Excellent communication and stakeholder management
🔎 High attention to detail, even under pressure
🚀 Passion for quality, safety, and continuous improvement
Desirable
🏭 Experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
🍞 Knowledge of baking processes
🏅 Level 3 HACCP
⚠️ IOSH Managing Safely
🔄 Understanding of Continuous Improvement techniques
Why Join Us?
✨ Be part of a dynamic food manufacturing environment
📈 Make a real impact on product quality and performance
🤝 Join a supportive and collaborative team
🎯 Play a key role in driving standards and continuous improvement
