Full job descriptionQuality Manager
Tiverton

£40,000 – £45,000
Take Ownership. Drive Standards. Grow With the Business.
This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact Quality & Technical role within a growing food manufacturing business that is actively investing in its future.
You won’t just be maintaining systems — you’ll be shaping them, improving site standards, and playing a key role in the company’s next phase of growth.
Whether you’re ready for your first Technical Manager role or looking for a more hands-on, visible position, this role offers real ownership and progression.
The Role
As Quality & Technical Manager, you will take full responsibility for food safety, compliance, and quality performance across site.
This is a hands-on, site-facing position — ideal for someone who enjoys being close to production, solving problems in real time, and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and manage all quality & technical systems across the site
*Own and continuously improve:
*HACCP plan
*Quality Management System (QMS)
*Internal audit programme
*Product specifications, labelling & compliance
*Supplier approval processes
*Complaints & non-conformance systems

*Act as the primary contact for customer audits and technical queries
*Maintain a visible presence on the factory floor, working closely with production teams
*Support new product development from a technical and compliance perspective
*Play a key role in driving standards towards BRCGS accreditation
*Contribute to wider business growth, with scope to progress into senior leadership
About You
You’re a practical, proactive technical professional who enjoys taking ownership and making an impact.
You will bring:
*Experience within food manufacturing (FMCG environment preferred)
*Strong working knowledge of:
*HACCP
*QMS
*Food safety and compliance standards

*Exposure to BRCGS, SALSA, or similar audit frameworks
*Confidence working with customers, auditors, and suppliers
*High attention to detail, particularly in specifications, labelling, and documentation
*A hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset
*Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across teams
Why This Role?
*Genuine ownership of site technical function
*Clear pathway into senior management
*Opportunity to build and improve systems, not inherit rigid ones
*Growing business with ambitious product development plans
*A role with real visibility and impact across operations