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Lead the factory management review of quality processes to ensure compliance with internal standards.\nLaboratory Operations: Ensure the proper functioning of the factory laboratory, including personnel training and equipment maintenance, to provide consistent and accurate results.\n Hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practices: Ensure adherence to good hygienic practices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) within the factory, including the verification of cleaning systems.\n Food Safety Oversight: Lead food safety and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) teams to manage and mitigate food safety risks effectively.\n Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Support the factory's Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) process by monitoring key quality parameters through statistical process control to drive structured root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.\nYour ingredients for success\nThe Technical Quality Manager position requires proven experience in quality assurance within a beverage or food manufacturing/production environment. Candidates should have a proven background in managing quality systems, with a focus on maintaining compliance and safety standards. This role demands a proactive approach to quality management, ensuring that the highest standards are upheld to foster consumer trust and satisfaction.\nKey Skills and Experience\nEssential Qualifications: Degree qualified in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or related studies.\nQuality Assurance Experience: Proven experience in quality assurance within a food or beverage manufacturing environment, including QA auditing and managing quality systems.\nProduct Development Knowledge: Experience in introducing new products and applying continuous improvement tools and principles.\nTechnical Expertise: Knowledge of microbiological testing, food technology, and hygiene practices relevant to quality management.\nLeadership and Management Skills: A proven ability to motivate, influence, and coach team members, alongside experience in line management.\nWhat you need to know\nAdvert closing date: Friday 16/10/2026.\nWe will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.\nAt Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect, and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.\nTo find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace\nTo find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland\nNestlé Waters & Premium Beverages\nLocation: Buxton, Derbyshire\nPermanent, Full Time\nSalary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum\nSome of our fantastic benefits\nComprehensive pension scheme - up to 12% employer contribution\nPotential, discretionary annual bonus \nGenerous holiday entitlement including 12 additional ‘flex’ days\nA focus on professional development and growth\nPrivate medical health cover\nAbout Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverage\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Quality Manager, to join our Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages, team based at our state-of-the-art production facility in Buxton, Derbyshire.\nNestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is a standalone, globally managed business within the Nestlé Group.\nThe company serves consumers in more than 100 markets with a portfolio of more than 35 brands, including S.Pellegrino, Perrier, Acqua Panna, Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks, Maison Perrier, Buxton, Essentia, Levissima, La Vie and Nestlé Pure Life. Building on its heritage and expertise in waters, Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is focused on growth in premium and better-for-you beverages, creating value for consumers, customers and stakeholders.\nWater stewardship is central to the business. Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is proud to be the only beverage company with all its bottling sites certified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard. Working with local communities, experts and partners around the world, the company helps protect and restore water resources while supporting long-term environmental resilience.\nYour Impact\nAs a Technical Quality Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all quality systems and laboratory operations at the Buxton factory. Your primary mission will be to ensure food safety and compliance while fostering a culture of zero defects across all functions. 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