Olympic Oils Limited
Senior Quality Manager
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About Us
We are a leading FMCG food manufacturer, committed to producing high-quality, safe, and authentic products. Our success is driven by our passionate team and dedication to continuous improvement. We are now seeking a Senior Quality Manager to strengthen our Technical team, supporting our Technical Manager to drive standards even higher across site operations.
About the Role
As Senior Quality Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our products meet all food safety, quality, and customer requirements. Working closely with the Technical Manager, you will maintain and develop quality systems, support audit readiness, and champion a culture of continuous improvement.
This role is ideal for an experienced QA Manager, Quality Supervisor, or Technical Coordinator ready to step up into a senior leadership role.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Technical Manager in all technical, quality, and food safety matters, deputising as needed.
- Ensure products are safe, legal, authentic, and high quality.
- Lead non-conformance management, including investigation, Root Cause Analysis, and corrective action planning.
- Conduct and lead traceability exercises and internal audits (GMP, Hygiene, Compliance).
- Oversee validation and verification of new and existing processes.
- Investigate customer complaints, identify trends, conduct root cause analysis, and develop corrective actions.
- Manage and develop the QA Auditor team, including training, coaching, and performance management.
- Maintain Quality Assurance systems in line with BRCGS, customer codes of practice, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare reports and data analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support customer and third-party audits, including audit preparation, hosting, and non-conformance closure.
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What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a similar Technical, QA Manager, or Senior QA role within food manufacturing (FMCG).
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS, Food Safety, and customer standards.
- Proactive, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and developing teams.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and build effective relationships across operations, production, and technical.
- Comfortable with data analysis and reporting.
- A formal qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related subject is desirable.
- HACCP Level 3 (minimum) and Food Safety Level 3 certification.
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Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work with a passionate and supportive team.
- Be part of a business committed to continuous improvement and investment in its people.
- Career development opportunities within Technical and Quality functions.
- Private Medical Insurance and Life Insurance (after probation period)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
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