QA Manager

Join Our Team as a Site Quality Manager!

Are you a food safety champion with a passion for driving quality standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? Do you thrive on leading teams, inspiring a quality-first culture, and ensuring compliance with the highest industry standards? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Us

We are committed to producing high-quality, safe, and compliant food products. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Site Quality Manager to lead our Quality Assurance team, ensuring legal, third-party, and customer compliance while fostering a strong food safety culture across the site.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Leading & Developing the QA Team - Inspire, train, and mentor a multidisciplinary team to drive a strong quality mindset and ensure compliance across all functions.
2. Driving Food Safety Culture - Promote best practices and accountability, ensuring every department is aligned with food safety and quality standards.
3. Managing Compliance & Audits - Work alongside the Technical Compliance Manager to prepare for and lead third-party and customer audits, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
4. Continuous Improvement - Implement robust monitoring systems and drive continuous improvements in food safety, quality, and authenticity.
5. Collaboration & Communication - Act as the primary contact for quality matters, working with customers, local authorities, and third-party auditors.
6. Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions - Identify and resolve non-conformances, ensuring long-term, effective solutions are in place.
7. Product Compliance & Validation - Oversee daily quality checks, including weight control, recipe validation, and microbiological testing.
8. Environmental Monitoring & Pest Control - Manage site hygiene, listeria management, and pest control programs to the highest standards.
9. Customer Complaints Management - Lead thorough investigations and ensure swift resolution with robust corrective actions.
10. Cross-Department Collaboration - Work closely with Technical, Operations, Procurement, and Commercial teams to meet business objectives.

What We're Looking For

1. Degree in Food Science or related discipline (preferred).
2. Experience at a mid/senior technical level within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
3. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
4. In-depth knowledge of BRCGS global standards, HACCP, and UK retailer Codes of Practice.
5. Experience in high-care/high-risk food categories such as ready-to-eat protein-based products.
6. Proven ability to manage audits, corrective actions, and compliance programs.
7. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
8. Excellent attention to detail, proactive mindset, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Why Join Us?

1. Be part of a forward-thinking company that values food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
2. Work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your leadership will make a real impact.
3. Opportunities for professional growth and development in a company that invests in its people.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team that makes a difference in food quality and safety, apply today.