Head of Quality Assurance

Job Opportunity: Quality & Environmental Manager

Are you passionate about delivering uncompromising quality standards while championing sustainability? We are seeking a dynamic Quality & Environmental Manager to lead our efforts in maintaining and enhancing quality systems and driving forward our environmental and sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, maintain, and continually improve the Quality Management System (QMS), with scope to develop an Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Ensure compliance with current and future accreditations (e.g., ISO 22716, ISO 9001, COSMOS, BRCGS, Soil Association, and potential ISO 14001, BCORP).
• Develop and track KPIs related to quality and environment.
• Provide leadership and training across quality and environmental functions.
• Coordinate audit readiness and quality standards across departments.
• Collaborate with purchasing and operations to ensure supplier and internal compliance.
• Implement sustainability and waste reduction initiatives across the business.

Key Requirements:

• Qualification in Quality Control/Management (required).
• ISO9001 (required) – 22716, 14001, 18001 would be great but not required
• Environmental qualification, HACCP, and Lean/Six Sigma (advantageous).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced FMCG or bottle-packing environment.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing tools and risk management.
• Competency in Microsoft Office and strong problem-solving skills.