Quality Assurance Manager

The Company

This iconic company are renowned for their premium branded & own label products, supplying to the major retailers in the UK. Market leaders in chilled food manufacturing, they are now looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee all aspects relating to the site’s safety and hygiene standards, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality products into the market place.

The Role

As a key member of the technical department, you’ll lead the QA team and be responsible for:

- Assuring the safety, quality and legality of all products through the effective implementation of company policies and customer specifications

- Maintain and promote the QA culture through auditing, training and development of the operations team

- Managing and encouraging development of the technical assistants, driving improvements in GPTW engagement scores

- Leading GMP audits and driving improvements in GMP scores for the site, and supporting BRC audits

- Working closely with the Production team to ensure that their requirements are met whilst driving change and performance improvement across the site

- Ensuring tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated by your team and that product deviations are investigated as necessary.

The Candidate

Suit a QA Manager or an aspiring QA Supervisor with a food science or technology related degree who is looking for a career development opportunity with an ambitious, supportive and quality driven business.

Experience of working in a fast-paced complex chilled manufacturing environment and understanding the standards of UK retailers is essential.

This is a hands-on role in the factory kitchen so you must thrive in the energy and pace of this style of role, interacting with all departments. You’ll need experience of working with quality systems, implementing procedures and keeping product quality at top of your agenda. You’ll have previously managed a QA team, providing guidance and personal growth opportunities whilst demonstrating excellent leadership skills.

If you are ready to make your mark with this ambitious and continually expanding food business then apply now or call 0345 2600 737 to find out more.

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Due to the large number of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to thoroughly review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application within 5 working days, however if you have not heard from us within this timeframe, we are sorry to say your application for the role has not been successful. To support you in showcasing your best self, we make sure that any necessary accommodations, whether physical or non-physical, are provided to assist you throughout the job application and interview process.

Also, please note that we are only able to accept and respond to applications from candidates with eligibility to work in the UK and those who hold valid work visas.