At a Glance
- Tasks: Champion quality and food safety while driving improvements in a fast-paced chilled food environment.
- Company: Leading chilled food business focused on quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and influence positive change in a growing industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product quality and manufacturing performance.
- Qualifications: Experience in chilled food manufacturing and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Manager to join a leading chilled food business and play a pivotal role in protecting product quality, driving standards and improving manufacturing performance. We are looking for a chilled manufacturing specialist, someone who understands the pressures of a fast-paced production environment and knows how to balance food safety, technical compliance, operational efficiency and commercial demands. This is a hands-on role for a confident quality manager who enjoys being close to the factory floor, influencing teams, solving problems and making a measurable difference.
You will be responsible for:
- Championing quality, food safety and technical standards across the site
- Partnering with Operations to embed best practice and strengthen manufacturing processes
- Leading technical improvements that enhance consistency, efficiency and product quality
- Providing direction and support to the QA team, building capability and accountability
- Using data, audits and insight to identify risks and drive meaningful improvements
- Supporting customer, certification and site requirements within a demanding chilled environment
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Proven experience in a Quality/Technical role within chilled food manufacturing
- A strong understanding of factory operations and the realities of high-volume chilled production
- Confidence influencing Production teams and challenging processes when needed
- A practical, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail
- Experience working within robust food safety and quality management systems
This is a great opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware quality professional who wants to make an impact within a growing manufacturing environment. For a confidential discussion, please apply today.
Locations
Quality Assurance Manager in Essex, Harlow employer: MorePeople
Join a leading chilled food business that prioritises quality and innovation, offering a dynamic work environment where your expertise as a Quality Assurance Manager will directly influence product excellence. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to continuous training and growth opportunities, all while working in a fast-paced, collaborative culture that values your contributions and encourages problem-solving. Located in a thriving manufacturing hub, this role not only promises a competitive salary but also the chance to be part of a team dedicated to setting industry standards in food safety and quality.
