Quality Assurance Manager
Aldi UK, Atherstone, England
We are looking for an experienced Quality/Food Technical Manager to lead quality assurance and technical teams, driving change and bringing products to market in a fast‑paced retail environment.
Your New Role
* Lead a team of Quality Assurance Assistants and manage a high‑performing technical team.
* Drive data‑driven decision making and commercially sound technical solutions.
* Ensure compliance with EU and UK food legislation and maintain safe, legal, and quality products.
* Deliver projects on time and influence stakeholders across the supply chain.
* Apply strong industry network and experience in a cross‑functional FMCG setting.
About You
* Science degree (or equivalent).
* Level 3 HACCP or equivalent.
* Extensive technical experience in retail, manufacturing, food service or quality assurance.
* Current technical/quality management role and experience managing a technical/quality team.
* Demonstrated ability at meeting customers’ needs through innovation.
* Strong commercial and customer awareness with the ability to respond to market change.
* Experience in product safety, crisis and incident management.
* Effective supplier management, including KPI and technical review processes.
* Proficient communicator, written and verbal.
* Team player who builds mutually beneficial relationships.
* Cross‑functional working skills.
* Ability to analyse complex information and summarise it with impact.
* Dynamic, versatile and influential at all levels.
What you’ll get in return
* Salary starting at £61,985 rising to £95,655.
* 12‑month fixed‑term contract.
* Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days per week.
* 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
* In‑office flexi‑time.
* Full training provided.
* Private employee medical insurance after 4 years.
* Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year.
* Long service rewards.
* Access to MyBenefits – a range of discounts and benefits for you and your family, including a bike‑to‑work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, free will, travel and gym memberships.
* Free, 24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi colleagues and their children under the age of 16.
* You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location.
Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment where collaboration, respect and fairness are essential.
* Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Quality Assurance
Industries: Retail
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