Are you a passionate Quality professional looking for a role where you can truly make an impact?
We’re partnering with a highly respected, market-leading food manufacturer known for its strong heritage, premium product quality and long-standing relationships with major UK retailers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people, its processes and its future.
Due to internal movement, they are now looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to play a key role in maintaining and elevating their already high standards.
Why This Role?
This isn’t just a BAU QA role — you’ll be stepping into a position where you can:
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Influence site culture and drive quality standards forward
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Be part of a business that is growing and investing
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Work closely with an experienced leadership team who value Technical and Quality input
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Have real ownership of systems, standards and continuous improvement initiatives
The Role
As QA Manager, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day quality function on site, ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of food safety, legality and quality.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading and developing the QA team, ensuring strong performance and engagement
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Supporting the delivery of BRC and retailer standards, maintaining audit readiness at all times
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Managing HACCP systems and quality processes
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Driving improvements across factory standards, GMP and hygiene
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Overseeing non-conformances, complaints and root cause analysis, ensuring robust corrective actions
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Working closely with production teams to embed a strong food safety culture
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Supporting audits and customer visits, acting as a key site contact
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Using data and KPIs to identify trends and drive continuous improvement
About You
You’ll be someone who enjoys being close to the factory floor, building relationships and making things better.
You will have:
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Experience in a QA or Quality leadership role within food manufacturing
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Strong knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP and BRC
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A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
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Confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders across the site
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A hands-on approach with a passion for driving standards and developing teams
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary + benefits
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A business with a strong reputation and secure retailer partnerships
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Genuine opportunity to progress and develop your career
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A supportive environment where Quality has a real voice at the table
If you’re looking for a role where you can step up, make improvements and be recognised for it, this could be a great next move