Quality Systems Manager
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Occupation Type
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£48,200
(£24.72 per hour)
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Description
Noble Foods Home Of The Happy Egg Company
Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UKs biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co. , Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.
In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.
Shift Pattern : Monday Friday 40 hours
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: £45k
Location: Leicester (Dual Site Cover)
What are we looking for?
We are seeking an experienced and driven Quality Systems Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our site Quality Management Systems. This is a pivotal role within our High Care food manufacturing facility, ensuring full compliance with food safety regulations, customer requirements, and third-party standards including BRCGS, HACCP, TACCP, and retailer Codes of Practice
Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UKs biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co. , Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.
In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.
Shift Pattern : Monday Friday 40 hours
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: £45k
Location: Leicester (Dual Site Cover)
What are we looking for?
We are seeking an experienced and driven Quality Systems Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our site Quality Management Systems. This is a pivotal role within our High Care food manufacturing facility, ensuring full compliance with food safety regulations, customer requirements, and third-party standards including BRCGS, HACCP, TACCP, and retailer Codes of Practice
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You will act as the key systems lead on site, managing audits, driving compliance, supporting customer relationships, and embedding a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the business.
This role will originally be based at our Hilltop site, however the role will be integral in supporting the integration and relocation of our products into our Ratby Lane site later this year. The position will then be based full time at Ratby Lane.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Systems Management
You will act as the key systems lead on site, managing audits, driving compliance, supporting customer relationships, and embedding a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the business.
This role will originally be based at our Hilltop site, however the role will be integral in supporting the integration and relocation of our products into our Ratby Lane site later this year. The position will then be based full time at Ratby Lane.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Systems Management
- Develop, implement, and maintain site Quality Management Systems aligned with BRCGS, HACCP, customer Codes of Practice, and regulatory requirements
- Control, review, and maintain documentation, procedures, and records
- Develop and review site Food Safety & Quality Risk Assessments
- Conduct GAP analysis against customer and third-party standards
- Lead the internal audit programme and coordinate external audits (BRC, customer, regulatory inspections)
- Act as primary contact for certification bodies and customers during audits
- Manage customer complaints, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions
- Maintain HACCP, VACCP, and TACCP plans
- Ensure traceability systems meet food safety and customer standards
- Manage customer portals and coordinate technical documentation requests
- Work closely with the Quality Assurance Manager to embed food safety and legal compliance into production
- Serve as the key technical contact for customer technical teams
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, NPD, Supply Chain, and QA to embed quality throughout the process
- Support customer onboarding documentation (Specifications, Risk Assessments, SAQs)
- Liaise with the Training Coordinator to ensure updated procedures are effectively communicated and trained out
- Analyse complaint trends, audit outcomes, and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities
- Lead root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventative actions
- Champion cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives
Health, Safety & Sustainability
We are looking for a confident and collaborative quality professional with strong technical knowledge and leadership capability.
Skills & Experience
- Communicate and consult on health and safety matters
- Monitor and report on social and environmental performance within your area
We are looking for a confident and collaborative quality professional with strong technical knowledge and leadership capability.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience as a Quality Systems Manager within food manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, TACCP, BRCGS/GFSI standards, retailer and customer Codes of Practice
- Experience managing retailer portals and customer relationships
- Internal Auditor trained (Lead Auditor qualification desirable)
- Level 4 Food Safety & HACCP (desirable)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and leadership capability
- Proficient in MS Office and QMS software platforms
- Promotes a collaborative, working together culture
- Takes ownership and holds self and others accountable
- Makes courageous, data-driven decisions
If you are passionate about food safety, systems excellence, and driving high standards - we would love to hear from you.
We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.
What can we offer you?
- Free hot drinks on shift
- Service Awards
- Enhanced paternity and maternity
- Free life insurance
- Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
- Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
- Discounted eggs and chicken
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