Quality Systems Manager – FMCG

We are seeking an experienced Quality Systems Manager to join an award winning Manufacturer based in Cornwall. The successful candidate will be responsible for the sites Food Safety Management Systems, Supplier Quality assurance, HACCP/TACCP leadership, PRP validation, hygiene audit programmes, COP implementation, and internal audit closure ensuring robust compliance to BRCGS and retailer standards. Key Responsibilities: Supplier approval management: Risk assessment, onboarding, ongoing compliance and performance. Customer COP implementation: Translate COP changes into SOPs, training, effectiveness checks; embed into factory practice. Ongoing GAP analysis. CCP & PRP audits: Design, conduct, and close out CCP/PRP audits with effective CAPA. HACCP & TACCP lead: Maintain plans, verification, and periodic review; lead site food defence. PRP validation: Validate key prerequisites (cleaning, allergen control, calibration, etc.). Independent hygiene audits & CIC: Drive improvements for manual clean processes; validate hygiene methods. Internal audit programme: Own scheduling and execution; ensure robust close-out of NCs and recurrence prevention. Customer audit support: Prepare, represent the site, and manage close-out. Non-conformance process oversight: Root cause quality (5-Whys/Ishikawa) and effectiveness checks. Site activity risk assessments: Maintain and review task/process risk assessments. On-call duty: One weekend in three. Essential Experience and Candidate Attributes Required: A minimum of five years experience working within a Quality Management / Technical role in Food Manufacturing. Strong audit leadership experience both internal and external. Strong knowledge of retailer codes. HACCP Level 4. TACCP/VACCP training. Food Safety Level 4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure. Team player with a proactive and problem-solving attitude. Lead Auditor status within Food Manufacturing such as HACCP BRCGS would be highly advantageous, but not essential.