ISQ Recruitment Ltd
QA Team Leader
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Location: Leicester
Type: Permanent
Salary: From £31,000.00 per year
Working Pattern: Fixed late shift, Tuesday to Saturday
Are you an experienced Quality professional ready to take the next step in your career? We're recruiting for a QA Team Leader to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business where you'll play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a team, develop your career, and make a real impact within a fast-paced production environment.
The Role
Working closely with the Quality Manager, you will support the day-to-day management of the QA team, ensuring food safety, quality, and compliance standards are maintained across the site.
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Key Responsibilities
- Supervising and supporting the Quality Assurance team.
- Investigating non-conformances and implementing corrective actions.
- Managing product, raw material, and environmental testing schedules.
- Conducting audits including GMP, traceability, and compliance checks.
- Supporting performance management and team development.
- Ensuring food safety, customer, and legal standards are met.
What We're Looking For
- Experience within a QA or Technical role in food manufacturing.
- Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of HACCP, BRC, and food safety standards.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
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Why Join?
- Join a successful, established business with a strong industry reputation.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Annual pay reviews and profit-related bonus.
- Enhanced pension and private healthcare.
- Ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Ready to get started? Email your CV to info@isqrecruitment.co.uk. Call us on 01603 369 500. Or apply directly through this job board.
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