We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of collagen products for the food industry. We supply high-quality edible films and coatings to over 1,000 customers in more than 100 countries, delivering our purpose of Creating the Added Layer of Value’. Used by customers in the production of a wide variety of sausage and meat products, our aspirations reach beyond our current products and services, and appeal to our natural curiosity to improve what we do.
As a global organisation, we currently employ around 2,000 people spanning the Americas, UK/EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. We offer careers in research and development, science and food technology, manufacturing and supply chain operations, engineering, sales, and a range of other business support functions. We are always seeking talented people to join the amazing colleagues we have, to keep growing our business.
Our mission is to sustainably utilize technology and biomaterial science-based solutions, to delight our customers. We are a business committed to the pursuit of better. The constant pursuit of what’s next, what’s needed, what’s possible.
About the Role:
Our Quality Manager will lead and develop the local Quality team, champion a positive Customer Experience culture, and uphold the highest standards for food safety and product quality. Through partnerships with other functions and the Global Quality Manager, we actively drive continuous improvement in Quality across the business and ensure sustained success in related deliverables.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all products manufactured at the site comply with legal, industry, and customer food safety/quality systems requirements, in consultation with the Global Quality Manager and Director of Regulatory Affairs.
- Work with the Operations Team to continuously improve quality standards and reduce the level of internal quality losses, customer complaints, and the overall cost of poor quality. Work with the Technical Engineering and Product Development teams to ensure capable processes and products.
- Manage third party accreditations and customer approvals plus the internal audit program and coordinate the related activities and corrective / improvement plans generated.
- Leading the site Food Safety/HACCP Team. Manage the QMS System (document control, NCR management etc).
- Assist in the development of a long-term quality strategy for the business. Participate in Group review meetings and Group projects to support quality improvement initiatives across the various Devro entities. Manage cross-functional quality-related projects to ensure all participants adhere to agreed activities and timescales. Confirm outcome success, or otherwise, through post-project reviews.
- Manage and develop the skills and capabilities of the staff within the Quality Department through the effective use of the employee performance and development framework.
- Support internal Continuous Improvement through benchmarking against external quality-based activities and initiatives. Ensure current best practice methodologies/principles are understood & considered through quality improvement plans.
- Manage Product Specifications and Quality Standards for the products manufactured by the site.
About You:
Skills:
- Degree in Science, Food Science or Quality or similar
- HACCP (Level 4 certified)
- Project Management
- Lead Auditor (internal & suppliers)
- Quality Tools (e.g. SPC, RCA)
Knowledge & Experience
Required:
- A minimum of 5 years as a quality professional in a 24/7 high speed food/drink (or similar process environment) with a proven record of achievement.
- GFSI level food safety and quality standards.
- Managing & developing an operational team
- Problem solving, quality investigations, non-conformance management.
- Running complex, multifunctional projects within deadline and budgetary constraints.
- Incident management, Risk management and related decision-making processes.
- Businesses operating with a clear Consumer / Customer focus.
Preferred:
- Working within a site leadership team.
- Laboratory management
- Sanitation programs
- Process Improvement and value analysis
What’s Next:
Closing Date:
24th August 2026
*Please note, closing dates are subject to change and, at time of high volume of applications, this may be brought forward.
Equality and diversity at Devro:
We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive working environment in which all employees are respected and supported regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or social background. We expressly welcome applications from people with a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to ensure equal opportunities and actively combat discrimination – both in the application process and in everyday working life.
Quality Manager in Swansea employer: Devro
As a leading manufacturer of collagen products, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that encourages innovation and personal growth. Our employees benefit from a collaborative environment where they can explore cutting-edge technologies in R&D, alongside opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Located in a global setting, we offer the unique advantage of working with diverse teams across multiple regions, all while contributing to sustainable solutions that delight our customers.
