Quality Assurance Manager – FMCG Manufacturing
đź“Ť Worcestershire
An established and growing manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead site quality and compliance activities within a fast-paced production environment.
This is a highly visible role with responsibility for maintaining and improving quality systems, audit readiness, product compliance, and operational standards across the site.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
* Managing and developing the site Quality Management System
* Leading HACCP reviews and site risk assessments
* Coordinating internal audits and supporting external audits/customer visits
* Driving GMP, hygiene, and continuous improvement standards
* Managing investigations, non-conformances, CAPAs, and root cause analysis
* Overseeing SOP control and quality documentation processes
* Supporting supplier and packaging quality investigations
* Leading and developing a quality team within a busy manufacturing operation
Candidate Profile
We are interested in speaking with candidates from a variety of regulated or high-volume manufacturing sectors, including:
* Food manufacturing
* FMCG
* Pharmaceutical
* Personal care
* Cosmetics
* Other high-care or highly regulated production environments
Direct sector experience is beneficial but not essential; candidates with strong transferable quality and compliance expertise are considered.
Key Requirements
Suitable applicants will ideally possess:
* Proven experience within a QA or technical leadership role
* Strong understanding of BRC standards and leading audit preparation
* Experience managing internal and external audits
* HACCP qualification with practical implementation experience
* Knowledge of QMS management and continuous improvement methodologies
* Strong problem-solving and corrective action experience
* Previous people management and stakeholder engagement experience
* A hands-on approach with the ability to work closely with operational teams
Additional Information
* Experience working within a BRC-accredited manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
* HACCP Level 3 minimum preferred; Level 4 advantageous.
* The role combines both operational shop-floor presence and quality systems management responsibilities.
* Candidates should be comfortable leading teams, managing compliance activities, and supporting a strong quality culture across the site.
This opportunity would suit an ambitious quality professional looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic manufacturing business.