Quality Assurance Manager
Location: Wimbledon, London
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum
Shift: Monday to Friday Flexible Start Times
Are you a seasoned quality professional ready to take the reins and drive change from day one? We're looking for a Quality Assurance Manager who's not just detail-oriented but implementation-focused, proactive, and passionate about raising the bar in food safety and compliance.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be empowered to shape processes, lead audits, and embed best practices across our manufacturing site. If you thrive on ownership, continuous improvement, and making a real impact, this is your moment.
Your Mission:
* Lead the charge on food safety, quality, and compliance across the site.
* Implement and optimise HACCP, CCPs, allergen controls, and traceability systems.
* Drive internal audits, validations, and verifications with precision.
* Overhaul and maintain the Quality Manual and Factory Procedures in line with legislation and audit outcomes.
* Own technical documentation and digital systems for compliance tracking.
* Spearhead training programmes - HACCP, hygiene, allergens, equipment use - and ensure staff are confident and compliant.
* Collaborate with engineering on risk assessments for new equipment and modifications.
* Lead investigations into customer complaints and manage supplier NCRs.
* Manage environmental and microbiological testing, ensuring timely submissions and verifications.
* Deliver monthly technical reports and nutritional data using Nutricalc.
* Champion site standards, cleanliness, and GMP through regular audits and corrective actions.
* Oversee product labelling, NPD specs, and recipe change documentation.
What You Bring:
* Proven experience in food manufacturing and technical compliance.
* Strong command of HACCP, CCPs, and food safety legislation.
* A natural leader with excellent organisational and documentation skills.
* Confident communicator and trainer, able to inspire and guide teams.
* Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and technical systems.
Why Join Us?
This is more than a management role - it's a chance to lead transformation, implement smarter systems, and elevate quality across the board. You'll be trusted to make decisions, drive improvements, and build a culture of excellence.
Note: Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to everyone individually. If you haven't heard back within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.
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