Quality Manager

Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

6/2/2025

Join the Magic

Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 10,000 employees in over 85 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.1 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our team in Puratos UK, based in Buckingham, we are looking for a Quality Manager to join the team.

Your Mission

Provide leadership and oversight of the Quality function to all of the manufacturing and distribution facilities located in the country. This role will focus on setting and achieving the highest standards for Food safety and product quality within the food industry and will ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements across sites within the country.

What You’ll Do

• Provide leadership/management of all Quality employees and be the voice of Quality for the entire PUK organisation
• Build the Quality organisation to meet production and customer needs
• Provide the vision for all employees to further the Quality goals of the company
• Ensure the workings of QC laboratories of all sites in the country
• Develop and manage the annual Quality budget
• Insure proper training and development of all employees
• Oversee all food safety and regulatory compliance initiatives including HACCP, SQF, FSMA, Pest Control and Sanitation in line with the highest industry standards and regulatory compliance.
• Lead customer and third-party audits as appropriate.
• Oversee the customer complaint and CAPA (Corrective Actions and Preventative Actions) processes using RCFA (Root Cause Failure Analysis) to continuously improve our products and our processes

• Instigate and co-ordinate the hold/rework and incident reporting program at each plant facility to minimize the financial impact while insuring the highest quality of our products
• Co-ordinate improvement program for holds/rework and any safety investigations
• Co-ordinate structured investigation of product/ingredient defects using RCA and reporting to Group and local bodies

Oversee the documentation function and requests made by the Customer

• Supply certificates of analyses upon customer request
• Supply Puratos approval information upon customer request.
• Prepare for customer audits as requested
• Lead and implement a mock recall system for selected customers
• Lead or sponsor initiatives to advance the Quality agenda of Puratos and of PUK Operations
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Proven leadership in Quality Assurance within the food industry
• Deep knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (RCFA, CAPA, etc.)
• Experience managing audits and regulatory inspections
• A passion for people development and cross-functional collaboration
  
  

What You Can Expect From Puratos

We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respecting work environment by putting people first.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

The benefits with this role include:

• 💰 Competitive Salary – Reviewed annually to ensure we stay ahead of the market.
• 🎯 Annual Bonus Scheme – 5% standard, with stretch potential up to 10%.
• 💼 Generous Pension Plan – Up to 7.5% employer contributions to support your future.
• 🏥 Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover fully paid, with options to add family members.
• 🌴 25 Days Annual Leave – Plus the flexibility to buy or sell additional days.
• 🤒 Enhanced Company Sick Pay – Because your health matters.
• 📚 Learning & Development – Structured programs with a target of 5 learning days per year.
• 💖 Wellbeing Matters – Access to our ‘Calling for Caring’ wellbeing initiatives.
• 🛡️ Life Assurance – 2x your salary plus a 20% spouse pension.
• 🧾 Income Protection – Financial support when you need it most.
• 🏅 Loyal Service Awards – Celebrating your milestones with us.
• 🧠 Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support for life’s challenges.
• 👫 Refer a Friend Scheme – Earn £500 for successful referrals.
• 🛍️ High Street Discounts – Save with Perkbox perks.
• 🌟 Monthly ‘Magic Star’ Awards – Win £50 in vouchers for going above and beyond.
• 🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay healthy
  
  

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about helping others grow and want to be part of something magical, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future at Puratos.