Quality Manager

Quality Manager Posted on November 18th, 2025 Northwich Type of Job: Permanent Quality Technical ManagerFood ManufacturingContract Type: Permanent RoleHours: Days Monday to FridaySalary: £40,000 - £45,000 Target + Benefits + considerable retailer rewardsLocation: Cheshire, commutable from Northwich , Winsford , Crewe, Warrington, Manchester South , Chester etcIndustry: Food Production / FMCGFood manufacturing experience is non-negotiableAre you an experienced Quality Leader or Technical professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role? Or do you currently lead a QA /QC team? Do you thrive in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment where quality, safety, and compliance are top priorities? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing food business as our new Quality Technical Manager.About the Role - Quality Technical Manager Reporting to the Site Technical Manager, As the Quality Technical Manager, you will be the driving force behind site quality, food safety, and technical compliance.Leading a small, dedicated team, you will ensure that food products meet the highest standards across safety, legality, quality, and integrity.You will take ownership of technical systems, audits, customer standards, and continuous improvement, working closely with production teams to maintain compliance and deliver outstanding product quality. Key Responsibilities - Quality Technical Manager Lead and develop the site Quality/Technical team, ensuring strong performance and continuous improvementMaintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) to meet internal, customer, and certification standardsManage the site HACCP system, ensuring robust documentation, review, and implementationLead internal audits and support external audits (BRC, retailer audits, regulatory visits)Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, site procedures, and customer codes of practiceInvestigate and manage non-conformances, quality issues, and customer complaintsSupport new product introductions and site projects from a technical perspectiveMonitor and investigate microbiological results, contamination alerts, or deviations in productionMaintain and implement legal compliance across the site for labelling, allergens, and traceabilityAnalyse quality data, identify trends, and implement preventative/corrective actions Role Requirements - Quality ManagerWe're looking for someone who can bring: Experience in a Quality, Technical, or Compliance role within the food manufacturing industryStrong knowledge of HACCP, food safety legislation, and technical/quality systems - perhaps you have managed a shift or a department and you are ready to take your next step?Experience leading or supervising a small teamConfidence in managing audits (internal, BRC, customer, regulatory)A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with great communication skillsA passion for delivering safe, high-quality food products every dayA background in chilled, produce, bakery, dairy, ready-to-eat, or similar FMCG categories would be highly beneficial What's in it for You? Quality Manager  Competitive salary £40-45kOpportunity to lead a key function within a respected food manufacturing siteSupportive leadership team and genuine opportunities for progressionExposure to customer audits, technical strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives Candidates who are a Quality Manager in Food Manufacturing, Technical Manager (Food Industry), QA Manager or Quality Assurance Manager, QC Manager / Quality Control Manager, Quality Systems Manager (Food), Technical Services Manager (Food/FMCG), HACCP Manager / Food Safety Manager, QA Supervisor / Technical Supervisor, Quality Compliance Manager (FMCG), Food Safety & Quality Lead / FSQ Manager,Quality Team Leader / QA Shift Manager, Technical Coordinator (Food) may also be suitable for this role.Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. More Like This Share Job Share job to: Or: