Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Quality & Compliance Manager to lead and maintain our food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance systems within our animal and pet food manufacturing operations.
Reporting to senior management, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, customer requirements, and certification standards, while driving a culture of quality throughout the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).
* Develop, review, and implement company procedures, policies, and work instructions.
* Lead and maintain HACCP and food safety systems.
* Ensure ongoing compliance with FEMAS and NOPS Assurance scheme requirements.
* Manage product specifications, labels, and artwork approvals to ensure legal compliance.
* Monitor and interpret relevant legislation and industry standards.
* Coordinate internal audits and external audits.
* Investigate non-conformances, complaints, and corrective actions.
* Deliver training programs related to quality, food safety, GMP, HACCP, and compliance.
* Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality Control team.
* Oversee quality monitoring activities, testing programs, and product release procedures.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
* Liaise with customers, suppliers, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities as required.
Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in a Quality, Technical, or Compliance Management role within animal feed, pet food, food manufacturing, or related industries.
* Strong working knowledge of HACCP principles and food/feed safety systems.
* Experience managing quality systems and regulatory compliance requirements.
* Familiarity with FEMAS and NOPS Assurance standards.
* Experience developing procedures, policies, and training materials.
* Knowledge of product labelling and legal compliance requirements.
* Proven leadership experience managing quality teams.
* Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications
* HACCP qualification (Level 3 or above preferred).
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science, Animal Nutrition, Quality Management, or a related discipline desirable.
* Internal Auditor qualification advantageous.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving quality and compliance standards.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Ongoing professional development opportunities.
If you are passionate about quality, food safety, and compliance within the animal and pet food sector, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
