Food Safety and QMS Lead

Food Safety and QMS Lead (617) / 28021Location: Gloucester - Commutable from Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Stonehouse, Cirencester, Dursley, Cinderford, Lydney, Newent, Ledbury Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 Shift Pattern: Monday to FridayCompany OverviewA leading FMCG manufacturer is seeking an experienced Food Safety and Quality Management Systems Lead to take ownership of an externally accredited QMS and Food Safety system.This is a key role focused on driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high standards across a fast-paced, quality-driven production environment.As the Food Safety and QMS Lead, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing site quality systems, leading audits, managing non-conformances, and embedding a strong quality culture across the operation. Responsibilities:Manage and continually improve the site''s QMS and Food Safety Management System, including all associated documentationCoordinate the internal audit programme and support all external auditsLead external audits and regulatory visitsInvestigate customer complaints and non-conformances, driving effective corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)Analyse quality data, KPIs, and trends to identify areas for improvementDeliver training and coaching to ensure compliance and improve capability across the siteAct as the technical lead for all quality and food safety matters within manufacturingSupport and lead HACCP activities, including plan development and ongoing ..... full job details .....