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Posted 20 July, 2026

Quality Systems Lead

Pilgrims Europe
Attleborough, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Quality Systems Lead
Location: Attleborough
Hours: Monday Friday 8am-5pm

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We are seeking a Quality Systems Lead to drive food safety, quality and compliance across our site. This is an exciting opportunity for a technical professional who is passionate about maintaining high standards, leading audits, and continuously improving quality systems within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

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What You'll Do

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  • Maintain and develop the site's Quality Management System (QMS).
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  • Lead internal audit programmes and coordinate customer and third-party audits.
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  • Ensure compliance with BRCGS, customer, legislative and company requirements.
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  • Manage customer complaints, investigations and corrective actions.
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  • Support customer specifications and technical information systems.
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  • Analyse quality data, trends and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.
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  • Lead root cause investigations and continuous improvement projects.
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  • Promote a positive food safety and quality culture across the site.
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  • Support and develop Quality Technologists and Technical Administration teams.
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Essential

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  • Degree or Diploma in Food Safety, Food Technology or a related discipline.
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  • HACCP Level 4 qualification.
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  • Experience managing quality systems within a food manufacturing environment.
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  • Strong understanding of food safety legislation, quality standards and audits.
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  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
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  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
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  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
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Desirable

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  • Experience with BRCGS and customer audits.
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  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
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  • Experience leading technical or quality improvement projects.
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