Quality Systems Manager in EH1, York Place, City of Edinburgh

About the Business

A well-established food manufacturer with a long-standing presence in the UK market is seeking an experienced Quality Systems Manager. Operating multiple production sites nationally and employing a large workforce, the business produces a range of much-loved food brands found in households across the country. They are now looking to appoint an experienced Quality Systems Manager to lead quality management standards at their Llantarnam facility.

The Role

The Quality Systems Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the effectiveness, compliance, and continuous improvement of the site's Quality Management System (QMS).

This includes maintaining documentation accuracy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving audit readiness across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee QMS compliance with Group and regulatory standards
• Develop and maintain quality policies, procedures, and documentation
• Prepare the site for customer, regulatory, and Group audits
• Lead sanitation, GMP, HACCP, and pest control programme implementation
• Maintain quality data systems and ensure accurate performance reporting
• Monitor quality performance and drive corrective improvements
• Manage internal audit programmes and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in food safety, GMP, HACCP, and quality assurance
• HACCP Level 3
• Food Safety Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of major UK retailer quality requirements
• Experience in Quality Systems management within food manufacturing
• QMS maintenance and improvement experience
• Audit support experience
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management systems
• Organised, proactive, solution-focused approach
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Data-driven analytical skills

If this Quality Systems Manager role sounds like the right opportunity for you and you'd like to know more, apply now, get in touch or submit your CV