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Quality Manager

Job Posted: 14 hours ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: St Helens, St. Helens

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Quality Manager

A well-established UK-based manufacturing organisation specialising in disposable products for the catering sector is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Manager to oversee and enhance its quality assurance processes.

This role plays a key part in maintaining high standards across all operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across the business. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership in developing and maintaining an environment focused on quality, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance.

The position will also support the development and implementation of quality processes aligned with recognised Quality Management Systems and ensure these standards are embedded across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

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    Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

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    Ensure compliance with recognised quality and sustainability frameworks, including relevant food safety and environmental standards.

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    Lead internal and external audits to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable safety and quality protocols.

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    Analyse quality data to identify trends, determine root causes of issues, and drive corrective and preventive actions.

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    Work closely with cross-functional teams to establish quality objectives, procedures, and staff training programmes.

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    Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to quality specifications and operational standards.

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    Review and update quality assurance policies and procedures to reflect best practice and regulatory changes.

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    Provide guidance and training to employees on quality standards, compliance requirements, and quality improvement initiatives.

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    Prepare reports on quality metrics, audit results, and improvement actions for senior management.

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    Maintain effective working relationships with customers and suppliers to support quality performance and operational efficiency.

Requirements

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    Proven experience in a quality assurance or quality management role within a manufacturing or food production environment.

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    Strong knowledge of HACCP principles and their practical application in production settings.

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    Experience with recognised quality, safety, and ethical compliance frameworks (e.g., food safety, environmental, and supply chain standards).

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    Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify improvement opportunities.

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    Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

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    Relevant qualifications in quality management or a related discipline are desirable.

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    Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.

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    Ability to collaborate effectively across departments while maintaining professionalism and integrity.

Summary

This role is critical in ensuring the organisation consistently delivers products that meet the highest quality standards while maintaining full compliance with regulatory and safety requirements. It offers an opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute their expertise within a dynamic and quality-focused manufacturing environment

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