Quality Manager

We are Pilgrim’s Food Masters, part of the Pilgrim’s family since September 2021, (previously part of Kerry Foods) and we have a proud history of developing brilliant food for our customers and consumers that is enjoyed in millions of UK and Irish homes every year.
The wider Pilgrim’s company employs around 60,000 people across the globe and we’re one of the world’s biggest food companies. We aim to become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for all our team members.
Our Pilgrim’s Food Masters portfolio includes famous brands that are some of the UK and Ireland’s favourites, such as Denny, Galtee, Richmond and Fridge Raiders. We are the UK’s biggest producer of prepared meals, making delicious chilled and frozen ready meals for every major supermarket in the UK. And our Accelerator business includes newer brands like Rollover Hot Dogs and Oakhouse Meals that target different consumer groups in unique ways.
We strive every day to make Pilgrim’s Food Masters a safe, healthy and happy place to work for all of our 4,500 employees. We will give full and equal consideration to all applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion and sexual orientation. Continuing to build a diverse workforce is fundamental to our business and we value the critical role it plays in creating a truly inclusive workplace.
Role Description
The Quality Manager is a key role within the business and is involved with all decisions associated with product quality and food safety. Responsibility to prevent the use of any material that fails to meet technical requirements. You will have strong relationship management skills and act as the interface with other stakeholders across the business. You will be passionate about continuous improvement and ensuring best in class processes are upheld and adhered to. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills combined with a focus on achieving deadlines and maintaining the highest quality output. Additional responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the safety of the technical team
• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Achievement through people
• Audit ready everyday
• Vision and strategic planning
• Policy compliance
• Remote on-call technical coverage one weekend in three
• Some travel with overnight stays
• Competent people manager

This role will require flexibility regarding working hours which may involve shift work or weekend work, depending on business needs.
Skills and Experience
As Quality Manager you will possess strong interpersonal skills and have the drive and determination to achieve results through people and deliver to deadlines. Have a food safety science background (degree desirable), with a proven track record in a quality management position within a food environment. Experience in facilitation of meetings and dealing with UK retailers and third-party accreditation authorities. HACCP certified to a minimum of least level 3. To be successful in post you will be confident, robust, and resilient. You will have the ability to manage and develop a team.
Why Join Pilgrim’s Food Masters
Our values are at the heart of our business and drive everything we do. Availability is key as we are receptive and open and prepared to take on new challenges. Humility is important to us as we listen and respect each other and value opinions of others. Discipline is vital to fulfil commitment internally and externally. We need to be truthful to each other and respectful of other opinions, so Sincerity drives us. At Pilgrim’s we focus on what’s practical and important so through Simplicity, Ownership and Determination brings success. All these core values culminate into our vision which is: To be the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.
We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
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