Quality Manager

Quality Manager Location: Uckfield, East SussexSalary: Up to 40,000 (depending on experience)Job Type: Full-time PermanentHours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch) An exciting opportunity with a well-established food manufacturing business. Our client is a successful and growing food manufacturing business based in Uckfield, East Sussex. They are looking to recruit an experienced Quality Manager to lead their quality function and ensure the highest standards of food safety, product quality and regulatory compliance. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that places quality at the heart of its operations and offers genuine opportunities for professional development. The Role As Quality Manager, you will take ownership of the site''s Quality Management System (QMS) and lead the day-to-day activities of the quality department. Key responsibilities include: Maintaining and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) Managing compliance with BRCGS, RSPO, retailer and other relevant standards Leading internal and external audits Hosting customer and third-party auditor visits Investigating customer complaints and implementing corrective actions Managing non-conformances and continuous improvement activities Reviewing and maintaining product specifications Carrying out internal and hygiene audits Overseeing environmental swabbing and product testing programmes Delivering quality and food safety training to production and office ..... full job details .....