Quality Manager

Bridor inc.; Camberley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced individual to lead the Food Safety & Quality Management system. This role involves managing BRCGS audits, developing the Quality Team, ensuring compliance with food safety legislation, and promoting a strong quality culture. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing HACCP and food safety plans, monitoring key quality KPIs, and acting as the main contact for customers and regulatory bodies. Competitive benefits are offered.

Responsibilities

• Lead, implement, and improve the Food Safety & Quality Management System.
• Act as site lead for BRCGS audits and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and customer standards.
• Manage and develop the Quality Team for effective shift coverage.
• Oversee HACCP and food safety plans, including GMP and hygiene.
• Promote a strong food safety culture through training and engagement.
• Lead internal audits and management reviews with verified actions.
• Manage non-conformances and customer complaints effectively.
• Support new product development with quality and safety considerations.
• Monitor quality KPIs and deliver improvement plans.
• Act as point of contact for customers and regulatory authorities.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead, implement, and continuously improve the site Food Safety & Quality Management System in line with BRCGS, legal, and customer requirements.
• Act as the site lead for BRCGS audits, including preparation, coordination, audit delivery, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all food safety legislation, customer standards, and internal policies.
• Manage, coach, and develop the Quality Team, ensuring effective coverage across all shifts where applicable.
• Oversee HACCP, food safety plans, risk assessments, and prerequisite programmes, including GMP, hygiene, allergen control, and traceability.
• Promote and drive a strong food safety and quality culture through training, engagement, and visible leadership across the site.
• Lead internal audits, factory inspections, and management reviews, ensuring actions are completed, verified, and closed out effectively.
• Manage non-conformances, customer complaints, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Support new product development and process changes, ensuring quality and food safety are embedded from concept through to launch.
• Monitor key quality KPIs, report performance, and deliver clear, structured improvement plans.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities as required.