Quality & Food Safety Lead - FMCG Manufacturing

  • Trades Workforce Solutions
  • Driffield, North Humberside
  • 12/06/2026
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Job Description

Quality Compliance Manager

East Yorkshire
£40,000 - £45,000 DOE
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

An established food manufacturing business in East Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Quality Compliance Manager to lead site quality, compliance, and food safety standards within a fast-paced production environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with strong food manufacturing experience to play a key role in driving compliance, continuous improvement, and food safety culture across the site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing pest control processes and compliance
  • Handling customer complaints and ensuring effective resolution
  • Leading and developing a QC team of 4-6 staff
  • Maintaining and controlling quality documentation systems
  • Coordinating internal audits and compliance activities
  • Managing QHSE action logs, targets, and deadline completion
  • Overseeing non-conformance investigations through to closeout
  • Managing calibration systems and schedules
  • Supporting new product introduction and coordination
  • Monitoring microbiological trends and reporting findings
  • Conducting hygiene, GMP, and factory reality audits
  • Supporting hygiene sign-off procedures across production
  • Leading food safety audits and compliance initiatives
  • Driving and promoting a strong site-wide food safety culture

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience within food manufacturing or FMCG
  • Strong knowledge of food safety, GMP, HACCP, and compliance standards
  • Experience managing audits and quality systems
  • Confident leading teams and driving continuous improvement
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Proactive approach with excellent attention to detail

Please submit CV if interested or email