At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality assurance across multiple sites and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Company: Join a family-owned animal feed manufacturer with over 126 years of history.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Supportive management team and dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Play a key role in producing safe, high-quality animal feed products.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality management within regulated industries and strong knowledge of HACCP.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 55000 £ per year.
I'Anson Bros Ltd is one of the leading animal feed manufacturers in the UK, a family-owned company with a 126-year history and a forward-looking approach to business, serving a local, national, and international customer base. The headquarters is in Masham, North Yorkshire, with a new state of the art facility at Dalton, Thirsk.
We are seeking an experienced Quality Control & Assurance Manager to lead the Quality function across our feed manufacturing operations. Reporting as part of the site management team, you will ensure raw materials, production processes, and finished products consistently meet customer, regulatory, and company standards.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for maintaining compliance with UFAS, HACCP, Feed Hygiene Regulations, and industry best practices while driving continuous improvement in product quality, safety, and operational performance.
- Lead the Quality Assurance department across multiple sites.
- Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems, policies, procedures, and specifications.
- Ensure compliance with UFAS, HACCP, Feed Hygiene Regulations, and other relevant standards.
- Manage supplier assurance, product specifications, testing programmes, and laboratory oversight.
- Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and non-conformances, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Lead customer, regulatory, and third-party audits, acting as the primary quality contact.
- Deliver quality, hygiene, and feed safety training to staff.
- Manage the department budget and provide quality performance reporting to senior management.
Experience in a quality management role within feed manufacturing, food production, or a similar regulated industry.
Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and quality management systems.
Experience managing audits and regulatory compliance.
Budget management and commercial awareness.
Background in Agriculture, Animal Nutrition, or Food Science.
Experience of laboratory testing and feed production processes.
Competitive salary of £40,000 - £55,000, dependent on experience.
Permanent, full-time position.
Opportunity to play a key role in a growing and quality-focused business.
Supportive management team and opportunities for professional development.
Entry into the company pension scheme.
Apply now to join a business committed to producing safe, high-quality animal feed products while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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IAnson Bros Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and family-oriented work culture that values each employee's contribution. Located in the picturesque town of Masham, North Yorkshire, we provide competitive salaries and opportunities for professional growth within a well-established company that has been a leader in the animal feed industry for over a century.
