Head of Quality

Oetker Group; Leyland; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Leyland seeks a Head of Quality. The role involves driving quality excellence, ensuring compliance, and leading a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in quality management within the food sector, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Enjoy 33 days of leave, life assurance, private medical insurance, and more. Join a culture driven by collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Free Life Assurance

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Salary sacrifice Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit

Free on-site parking

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior Quality or Technical Manager in food manufacturing.
• Ability to take decisive action under pressure.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality excellence and ensure compliance.
• Lead and coach the quality team.
• Develop quality strategies aligned with company vision.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Quality | Leyland | Full Time | Permanent

Since our beginnings at Dr. Oetker, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts, as well as digital platforms and services – quality and an innovative spirit set us apart.

What awaits you? It's up to you! At Dr. Oetker, you can actively shape the future – both yours and ours. We want to be part of something bigger. Don't you?

JOIN THE TASTE.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Great news! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Quality to join our Quality Team.

We’re looking for an inspiring leader who will drive quality excellence, ensure compliance, and champion continuous improvement across our Leyland site. You’ll lead and coach a talented team, develop and implement quality strategies aligned with our company vision, and represent Dr. Oetker UK at national and international forums.

Your expertise will ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety, legality, and quality, while fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation.

As a global, family‑run business our culture is really important to us. All of our employees are inspired and motivated to create a competitive advantage in the marketplace for our customers and consumers, whilst having(mapped fun) at the same time!

A career at Dr. Oetker will provide you with:

• The opportunity to shape and lead a high‑performing quality team in a dynamic food manufacturing environment.
• The remit to influence business‑wide quality strategy and drive continuous improvement, whilst ensuring legal compliance.
• A collaborative, supportive culture where your ideas and leadership make a real impact.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A proven senior Quality or Technical Manager within food manufacturing, with the proven ability to be resilient and confident in taking decisive action, even under pressure.
• You will be able to show conviction and unwavering commitment in protecting quality objectives that safeguard the business and consumers, whilst fostering collaboration within the business.
• A strong leader who can demonstrate effective coaching and communication skills, inspiring and developing those around you.
• A passionate advocate for quality and continuous improvement, always eager to stay ahead of industry trends and legislation.

WHAT WE OFFER

The Head of Quality offers a competitive salary alongside many other benefits including;

• 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays) which increases with service
• Free Life Assurance at 4 × basic annual salary
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Salary sacrifice Pension scheme (3 % employee contribution, 6 % employer contribution)
• Private medical insurance (BUPA)
• Annual healthy heart MOT’s
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave
• Employee loyalty scheme recognising length of service milestones at 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 years and beyond!
• Subsidised on‑site restaurant with hot and cold meals, a salad/deli bar and snack machines
• Free tea, coffee and fresh fruit.
• Free on‑site parking
• Free Wi‑Fi on site
• Employee Referral Scheme £350 – once you know how great it is to work here, you’ll want to bring your friends and family!
• Regular Employee Forums ensuring all employees have a voice
• Incentivised employee suggestion scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

We look forward to your online application. Just click the "Apply now" button, and you're good to go. Still have questions? Then please feel free to reach out to us directly.

Dr. Oetker is an equal opportunities employer. We continuously work to shape and live in a corporate culture where everyone feels welcome. At Dr. Oetker, your personality and qualifications are what count. Not gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation, and identity.