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Site Quality Lead– Felinfach, Ceredigion
Permanent
Full-time Day-based role
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications


Join our client as Site Quality Lead and take the lead on food safety, quality, and technical compliance at a busy 24/7 manufacturing site in Felinfach. As part of the senior management team, you’ll manage and develop a multi-disciplinary quality function while driving a strong food safety culture and continuous improvement across the site.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for an experienced quality professional who enjoys working cross-functionally and making a real impact.

Key responsibilities of the Site Quality Lead

• Lead site-wide food safety, quality, legality, and customer compliance
• Manage and develop Quality, Laboratory, Technical Compliance, Supplier QA, and Hygiene teams
• Own HACCP, VACCP, TACCP, and food safety management systems
• Maintain certifications including FSSC 22000 and other regulatory approvals
• Drive continuous improvement and root cause investigations
• Ensure product specifications are met for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods
• Champion food safety culture and GMP standards across all operations
• Manage quality budgets, reporting, and performance KPIs
• Build strong relationships with local authorities and internal stakeholders

What we’re looking for

• Degree qualified in Food Science, Microbiology, Dairy Science (or similar)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a technical or quality leadership role within food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety management systems
• Proven people leader with excellent communication skills
• Confident with audits, certifications, and continuous improvement tools
• Someone who’s up for a new challenge as this is a newly, created department,
• Calm under pressure with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Advanced HACCP (Level 4) preferred
• Must live within 40 minutes of Felinfach, Ceredigion and have own transport. Alternately be in the process of relocating to the area (Essential)

What’s on offer

• Permanent, senior leadership role
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Day-based working
• Enhanced pension
• Profit-related pay
• Ongoing development and progression opportunities

Sound like a good fit?
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