Quality Manager

We are seeking an experienced and driven Quality Manager to lead our Quality function. This role is critical in ensuring that all products meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

You will be responsible for managing quality processes, leading a team, and driving continuous improvement to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities: Quality Manager

Lead, coordinate, and motivate the Quality team to consistently meet customer requirements

Drive strong communication and engagement within the team to improve quality performance and reduce customer concerns

Ensure all QC facilities and equipment are maintained to required standards, including calibration tracking and renewals

Oversee visual inspections, measurement, and functional testing in line with standard procedures

Manage non-conforming products and raw materials, ensuring proper control and reporting

Investigate customer complaints and implement effective corrective and preventive actions

Conduct internal audits and support external and third-party audits

Ensure compliance with HACCP principles and Food Safety Standards (FSSC 22000)

Coordinate food contact product migration testing with internal and external stakeholders

Carry out additional duties as required, aligned with the purpose of the role

Proven experience in a Quality Management role (ideally within manufacturing or FMCG)

Strong understanding of quality systems, audits, and compliance standards

Experience with HACCP and Food Safety standards (FSSC 22000 desirable)

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

A proactive approach to continuous improvement

Salary up to £48,200 + 10% Bonus Monday-Friday

At ALPLA, we stand for high-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000 colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue-chip clients across 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries

Benefits:

Life assurance from day one

Company Pension scheme

Car Allowance + Bonus

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Christmas vouchers for you and your children

Long service awards

Our new perk box offering a wealth of benefits such as: -

Money off purchases such as food, drink, cinema, tickets, clothing, and homeware and so much more

A number of freebies across the perk box site, such as free coffees

Online access to free exercise and yoga classes with 24/7 access to qualified therapists