Job Title: Compliance Manager
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to £47,000 + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Permanent | Full Time
Ready to take ownership of compliance at a thriving food manufacturing site?
We're seeking an experienced and proactive Compliance Manager to join a leading food producer in Greater Manchester. This is a high-impact role where you'll play a key part in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and audit performance at a state-of-the-art site supplying major UK retailers and premium food service customers.
If you're passionate about food safety and compliance — and thrive being out on the factory floor — this role offers a brilliant platform to make your mark.
What you'll be doing:
* Leading audit readiness across the site for customer and third-party visits (announced and unannounced)
* Conducting gap analyses and implementing improvements aligned with updated codes of practice
* Driving compliance through continuous improvement, reducing non-conformances with cross-functional teams
* Spending at least 70% of your time on the shop floor, embedding compliance into daily operations
What you'll bring:
* Experience in a compliance, technical or quality role within food manufacturing
* A hands-on, factory-first mindset with excellent communication and leadership skills
* Strong working knowledge of food safety standards, audits, and retailer requirements
* A methodical, detail-focused approach and the confidence to influence at all levels
Why join?
* Be part of a high-performing, innovation-led food manufacturing business
* Work in a role where your influence is visible and valued
* Competitive salary up to £47,000 + package
* Opportunities to grow your career in a fast-paced, supportive environment
Apply today to play a key role in raising standards and shaping the compliance culture at one of the UK's most respected food businesses