Quality Culture Manager

Posted 2 days 8 hours ago by Vickerstock

Permanent
Full Time
HR / Recruitment Jobs
County Down, Banbridge, United Kingdom, BT323
Job Description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading bakery manufacturing business to recruit a Quality Culture Manager for their site based in the Dromore area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional who enjoys being hands-on in a manufacturing environment, working closely with operational teams to strengthen food safety and quality standards. You'll play a key role in building a culture where quality is everyone's responsibility, driving improvements and reducing repeat issues across the site.

The Role

  • Develop and embed a strong food safety and quality culture across all production areas.

  • Work closely with supervisors and team leaders to improve ownership of quality standards and shop-floor behaviours.

  • Conduct regular quality walks, identify areas for improvement and ensure corrective actions are followed through.

  • Lead root cause analysis and investigations into recurring quality issues, complaints and non-conformances.

  • Monitor trends in GMP performance, defects, rework and customer complaints, driving improvements and reducing waste.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote a Right First Time approach.

  • Coach and develop Quality Auditors, helping them strengthen their quality verification and coaching skills.

  • Deliver quality awareness sessions and support training to address skills and knowledge gaps.

  • Support BRCGS and customer audit readiness, HACCP processes, internal audits and the effectiveness of the Quality Management System.

What you'll need

  • Experience in food manufacturing, ideally within a quality or technical role.

  • A strong understanding of food safety, quality standards and GMP.

  • Experience investigating non-conformances, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

  • The ability to engage, coach and influence colleagues across production and operational teams.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends and drive improvements.

  • Excellent communication skills and a hands-on approach to maintaining standards on the shop floor.