Quality Assurance Manager (Technical Coordinator) Location: Droitwich, WR9 Salary: £42,000–£46,000 DOE + up to 10% bonus Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Are you passionate about quality and continuous improvement? We're looking for a driven Quality Assurance Manager to join our team at a well-established food manufacturing site in Droitwich. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to lead quality systems, support operational excellence, and help shape the future of our quality culture.
The Role: You will oversee the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with internal standards and external audits while driving continuous improvement across the operation. You'll act as a key player in quality leadership, laboratory management, audit readiness, and supplier/customer relations.
Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the site QMS to support operational and product excellence
Identify and deliver CI (Continuous Improvement) initiatives across the site
Manage laboratory and quality control processes
Own internal and external audit processes, including BRC compliance
Support operations teams with training and process confirmation
Ensure timely and accurate quality reporting (Quality Index, monthly KPIs)
Foster a proactive approach to identifying and eliminating waste
Collaborate across teams to ensure shared quality objectives
Maintain robust supplier and customer quality relationships
What We're Looking For: Experience in a similar role (e.g., QA Manager or Technical Coordinator)
Knowledge of food manufacturing quality systems and retailer codes of practice
Advanced food hygiene and strong understanding of microbiolog
What's in it for You:
Competitive salary (£42,000–£46,000 depending on experience)
Up to 10% annual bonus
33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
Life assurance (4x salary)
Excellent training and development opportunities
Access to over 800 employee discounts (retail, groceries, holidays, and more)
Free onsite secure parking
Be part of a supportive and collaborative team where your contribution matters
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