QA Manager

Job Description

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

Reports to: Technical Director

If you’re the kind of QA Manager who knows their way around BRC, can handle an unannounced audit without panicking, and genuinely enjoys building a quality culture (not just policing one) keep reading.

This is a hands on, influential QA leadership role where you’ll own the day to day Quality function and sit at the heart of the site’s technical operation.

WHAT’S THE ROLE REALLY ABOUT?

You’ll be the driving force behind Quality on site – from intake to dispatch – ensuring everything leaving the factory is safe, legal, compliant and bang on spec.

You’ll work closely with departmental managers, lead the QA team, and play a key role in keeping standards high, audits smooth, and continuous improvement moving forward.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Owning the factory QA function end-to-end (intake dispatch)
• Leading, coaching and managing the QA team to ensure full site coverage
• Making sure BRC, Tesco & retailer standards are always audit ready
• Keeping site documentation up to date, accurate and usable
• Preparing for and supporting unannounced technical audits
• Managing traceability, shelf life testing and quality data trending
• Driving corrective actions when standards slip – and fixing root causes
• Supporting NPD trials and system improvements
• Being an active member of the HACCP team
• Training, teaching and embedding a strong quality culture
• Working as part of the wider site management team, not in a silo

WHO THIS SUITS

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Is an experienced QA Manager / Senior QA in food manufacturing / fresh produce
• Knows BRC, retailer standards and food legislation inside out
• Is confident leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders
• Enjoys improving systems, not just maintaining them
• Can independently resolve issues and see actions through to completion

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• Real ownership of Quality on site
• Strong Technical leadership and support
• A business that values doing things properly
• Opportunity to shape culture, systems and future improvements
• Occasional UK & overseas travel to keep things interesting

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, let’s talk. Please make an application or contact Luan Harrison for further information on