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Recruitment Specialist | Food manufacturing | Ingredients | Foodservice
Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional in the food manufacturing sector with a passion for driving continuous improvement and leading a team to success?
We've partnered with a specialist family run food business who are experiencing phenomenal growth to find a talented Quality Assurance Lead to join their team and champion their commitment to quality and safety.
A new headcount to the team, the Quality Assurance Lead will report to the Technical Manager and supervise a team of QAs working closely with production and NPD teams to uphold the highest standards across the business.
QA Lead responsibilities include:
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QA professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
* Champion a quality-first mindset across the entire organisation.
* Collaborate with other departments to investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing effective preventative measures.
* Own quality control procedures, ensuring they align with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
* Manage audits and inspections, taking ownership of corrective actions and improvements.
* Oversee all testing protocols, including microbiological and chemical schedules, and ensure complete traceability.
* Investigate and resolve customer complaints with a professional and timely approach.
* Assess and approve raw materials and equipment to guarantee they meet our stringent quality standards.
What We're Looking For in the successful Quality Assurance Lead:
* Proven people leadership experience in a QA environment (food manufacturing).
* A self-motivated individual with a strong continuous improvement mindset.
* Advanced knowledge of Food Safety and risk assessment.
* A collaborative leader with excellent communication skills.
This is a Monday – Friday site-based role, 8-5 with flexibility required.
Unfortunately, my client cannot offer sponsorship now or in the future, therefore applicants must hold the right to live and work indefinitely in the UK.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Manufacturing
Industries
* Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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