Quality Assurance Lead
Cambridgeshire | On-site | Monday-Friday
Are you a hands-on quality professional who loves leading teams, solving problems, and setting high standards? Our client, a fast-growing food manufacturing business, is looking for a Quality Assurance Lead to join their site in Cambridgeshire.
The Role
Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day quality agenda on site. This is a visible, hands-on role where you'll be on the factory floor, coaching your team, supporting audits, managing complaints, and ensuring every product leaving site meets exacting standards.
Key Responsibilities
Drive improvements in factory standards through strong cross-functional collaboration
Ensure production teams understand and meet quality expectations
Lead and support internal and external audits
Maintain product quality through:
Sensory evaluation
QC checks and accurate record-keeping
Microbiological and chemical testing (batch and non-batch)
Manage customer complaints from investigation through CAPA to closure
Support root cause analysis with other functions
Escalate food safety issues when required
Report KPIs to site and central teams
Lead, coach, and develop your QA team through regular 1-to-1s, performance management, and annual development plans
What We're Looking For
Proven experience in a quality leadership role within food manufacturing
Strong working knowledge of food safety and quality systems (HACCP, GFSI, etc.)
Confident communicator, able to influence across departments
Organised, resilient, and comfortable making decisions
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to take the lead on quality with full support, make a real impact on processes, and develop a team that takes pride in its standards.
Apply Today
To find out more or to apply, contact Gemma at The Collective Network