Quality Manager

The Role

As factory Quality Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing quality assurance activities across the site, ensuring that products are manufactured to agreed specifications and standards. You\’ll lead the quality team, support production in maintaining compliance, and act as a key point of contact for internal teams and external audits. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will deputise as required and play a central role in maintaining and improving site standards.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced quality professional with a background in food manufacturing.
• Experience working with the major retailers is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, food safety legislation, and audit standards.
• Confident leader with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence others.
• Proactive and resilient, with a passion for maintaining high standards and driving improvement.

Why Sofina Foods?

• Competitive rates
• Online Benefits Hub
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Health & wellbeing programme

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We\’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily quality checks and ensure compliance with internal procedures and customer specifications.
• Support the Technical Manager in maintaining site-wide food safety and quality systems.
• Manage and investigate non-conformances, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits (e.g. M&S, ASDA, ALDI, Pret-a-manger, BRC, GlobalGap, ASC/MSC).
• Maintain and update quality documentation including HACCP, CCPs, GMP, and traceability records.
• Collaborate with Production, Technical, and NPD teams to support product launches and process improvements.
• Ensure labelling and traceability compliance across all production lines.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deputise for the Technical Manager when required, including attending meetings and representing the department.
• Monitor and report on quality KPIs and trends to support decision-making.

Summary

A key role supporting the Technical Manager in ensuring that all factory operations meet the highest standards of food safety, legality, and quality. This role is pivotal in maintaining compliance, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the day-to-day running of the Technical function