Quality Assurance Manager
Location: Gunstones Bakery, Dronfield
Working Hours: Sunday-Wednesday, 8am-6pm
Salary: Competitive Salary + benefits
About Us
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2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.
At our Gunstones Bakery site in Dronfield, we produce some of the nation's favourite baked goods, including hot cross buns, brioche rolls, and iced buns, for major retailers such as Marks & Spencer, Tesco, and Aldi. With a rich history dating back to 1862, we pride ourselves on our tradition of quality and innovation, employing around 700 colleagues at our state-of-the-art facility.
About the Role
We're currently looking for a hands-on Quality Assurance Manager to join our team to work the Front-End Shift leading a team of six QA Technicians on the factory floor. You'll be the driving force behind maintaining and improving quality standards in a fast-paced, high-volume food manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of 6 QA Technicians covering both day and night shifts
Oversee daily quality assurance activities, including audits, checks, and compliance tasks
Maintain high standards across a range of multi-retail customers
Collaborate with the other QA Manager to ensure smooth handovers and continuity
Champion a culture of food safety, hygiene, and continuous improvement on site
About You
You are an experienced Quality Assurance Manager with a hands on leadership style who is supportive and focused on development.
Key Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety Level 3 certified
Demonstrable experience in food manufacturing
Proven experience managing a QA team in a high-volume food environment
Strong knowledge of internal auditing, food safety standards, and contamination control
Excellent communication, resilience, and a proactive mindset
Desirable:
Degree in a food science or related discipline
Experience working with multiple retail customers
Background in bakery or similar food production settings
Benefits
28 Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year
Company Pension Scheme
Boparan Restaurant Group Discount
Cycle2Work Scheme
Why Join Us?
As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.
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