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Posted 21 July, 2026

Quality Manager

MorePeople
Bishop's Stortford, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Manager to join a leading chilled food business and play a pivotal role in protecting product quality, driving standards and improving manufacturing performance.

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We are looking for a chilled manufacturing specialist, someone who understands the pressures of a fast-paced production environment and knows how to balance food safety, technical compliance, operational efficiency and commercial demands.

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This is a hands-on role for a confident quality manager who enjoys being close to the factory floor, influencing teams, solving problems and making a measurable difference.

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You will be responsible for:

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  • Championing quality, food safety and technical standards across the site
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  • Partnering with Operations to embed best practice and strengthen manufacturing processes
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  • Leading technical improvements that enhance consistency, efficiency and product quality
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  • Providing direction and support to the QA team, building capability and accountability
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  • Using data, audits and insight to identify risks and drive meaningful improvements
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  • Supporting customer, certification and site requirements within a demanding chilled environment
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The ideal candidate will bring:

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  • Proven experience in a Quality/Technical role within chilled food manufacturing
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  • A strong understanding of factory operations and the realities of high-volume chilled production
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  • Confidence influencing Production teams and challenging processes when needed
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  • A practical, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail
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  • Experience working within robust food safety and quality management systems
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This is a great opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware quality professional who wants to make an impact within a growing manufacturing environment.

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For a confidential discussion, please apply today. Alternatively, contact Adam on or email