Job Description

Overview:

Quality Manager | Up to 49,000 + Annual Bonus | Selsey, West Sussex

Nature's Way Foods is a market leader in fresh, healthy food - producing prepared salads, coleslaw, and "food-to-go" products for some of the UK's biggest supermarkets. With four manufacturing facilities producing over 400m units annually, it's an exciting time to join us as we continue to grow and invest in our people.

We're looking for a Quality Manager to join our team in Selsey. In this role, you'll take ownership of quality and technical functions across the site, ensuring food safety, compliance, and product excellence. You'll play a vital part in maintaining high standards, managing a team, and working closely with colleagues, suppliers, and customers to deliver safe, high-quality food.

Shift pattern: Panama shift, days only (7am-7pm). You'll be responsible for one shift rotation, alternating weekends off, and will work closely with the opposite Quality Manager to share workload and drive a strong quality culture across the site.

What we offer

Competitive salary 45,000 - 49,000 (DOE) Annual performance bonus Employer-matched pension (up to 5%) Health cash plan & life assurance Access to online GP services Flexible benefits including corporate gym discounts, long service awards, enhanced maternity & paternity policies, and more

What you'll be doing

Ensuring food safety, technical standards, and customer Codes of Practice are implemented and upheld across the site Leading a team of QA Team Leaders and overseeing all QA/QC functions Driving food safety and GMP standards through regular factory walks, closing out issues quickly and effectively Managing customer complaints, audits, and non-conformance investigations, ensuring timely, accurate responses Supporting new product launches by attending feasibility sessions and collaborating with Production & Process Development Managing HACCP compliance and auditing schedules Coaching, mentoring, and developing your team and wider stakeholders Maintaining accurate nutritional and shelf-life data in line with product variations Championing a safe workplace through risk assessments, training, and ongoing performance management Playing an active role in spotting and reporting any risks relating to modern slavery

About you

Strong background in quality management within food manufacturing Knowledge of HACCP, BRC standards, and customer COPs Experience leading and developing teams Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels Passionate about food safety, compliance, and continuous improvement

Why join us?

At Nature's Way Foods, our people make the difference. We're proud of our inclusive culture, where 39 languages are spoken across the business, and we're committed to ensuring everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential.
Join us and help us become the best at fresh.

Interested?

Click apply and send us your CV - we'd love to hear from you.