Quality Manager - Whitworth Bros Ltd

Location: Selby (with travel covering the North region) Competitive salaryAdditional Benefits: Company car + life insurance, private healthcare + more For over 130 years, Whitworth Brothers Ltd has been proud to nourish households across the nation. Our world‑class mills, longstanding heritage, and deep commitment to our people make us a place where you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. Whether you’re supporting our technical teams, partnering with production, or helping maintain our exceptional standards, your contribution will be truly valued here. Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Team:Stability & Growth We’re a trusted name in the industry, continually investing in our people, our sites, and the future. A Supportive Community You’ll be welcomed by a friendly team that champions collaboration, celebrates progress, and wants you to thrive. Opportunities for Everyone From technical specialists to operational leaders—there’s room to grow, develop, and make your mark. Competitive Pay & Benefits We believe in recognising and rewarding the impact you make every day. What We’re Looking For: We’re searching for someone who brings confidence, compassion, and clarity to a busy, fast‑moving technical environment—someone who leads with both expertise and empathy. Key qualities we’re hoping you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in QA management within food manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of BRC standards
• Practical experience in HACCP and Quality Management Systems
• Confidence working to major retailer standards
• Experience leading customer and third‑party audits
• A naturally collaborative approach to stakeholder relationships
• Supportive, empowering people management skills
• The ability to coach, develop, and uplift your team
• High levels of IT confidence and accuracy

Your Key Responsibilities: In this role, you’ll play a meaningful part in shaping and sustaining the high standards we’re known for. You’ll lead with clarity, consistency, and care as you:

• Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the Technical Department
• Maintain and continuously improve our quality management systems
• Lead internal audits, lab functions, and technical investigations
• Drive HACCP improvements and cross‑department collaboration
• Manage retailer systems and ensure compliance
• Act as the primary contact for retailer partners
• Ensure packaging and labelling legislation is followed
• Train colleagues in hygiene and food safety
• Lead, support, and develop your technical team
• Partner with Operations and Technical Sales to resolve issues with confidence and transparency
• Lead customer and third‑party audits

If you’re someone who leads with purpose, cares deeply about quality, and takes pride in creating environments where people can do their best work, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your journey with Whitworth Brothers Ltd. #Jobster