Quality and Compliance Site Lead Full Time

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Wynnstay Group is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Quality & Compliance Site Lead to take ownership of all quality control, feed safety, and compliance activities at site level. This pivotal role ensures that all feed and product manufactured at the mill consistently meets legislative requirements, assurance scheme standards, and Wynnstay’s own high-quality expectations.

Reporting to the Quality Control & Compliance Manager, you will work closely with the site manufacturing team to embed robust quality standards, effective risk management, and a strong “audit-ready” culture across operations. You will lead the implementation of HACCP controls, oversee the management and take records of non-conforming product and ensure quality procedures are consistently applied in a way that supports both compliance and operational practicality.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and growing agricultural organisation, playing a critical role in safeguarding product integrity, maintaining compliance, and strengthening Wynnstay’s reputation for quality across its manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Own site quality, feed safety, and compliance standards end-to-end.
• Be the on-site quality lead and trusted advisor to production and management.
• Drive an “always audit-ready” culture across the mill.
• Maintain and evolve the site HACCP plan and risk assessments.
• Ensure critical controls are understood, followed, and documented.
• Lead the non-conforming product process from identification to resolution.
• Deliver root cause analysis and implement strong corrective actions (PDCA).
• Conduct internal audits and close out actions effectively.
• Prepare for and support external audits (UFAS, Trading Standards).
• Monitor environmental compliance and escalate incidents appropriately.
• Track trends, analyse data, and lead site quality improvement plans. xlqdzyr
• Deliver practical feed safety and quality training to site teams.
• Champion continuous improvement and high standards every day.
• Ensure full compliance with Wynnstay policies, H&S, and environmental requirements

Essential

What we’re looking for:

• Sound understanding of feed safety, quality control, and compliance within a manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail with effective problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to conduct internal audits, investigations, and root cause analysis
• Confident communicator, able to collaborate and influence site teams and challenge where required
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others

Desirable

• HACCP level 2 or higher
• Knowledge of feed assurance schemes (e.g. UFAS) and regulatory compliance
• Previous experience of site-based quality systems
• Formal quality, feed safety, or audit training/qualification

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days’ annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Employee Discount at Wynnstay Stores
• Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of £613 million and over 900 colleagues nationwide