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QA Manager | Food Manufacturing
Location: Uttoxeter
Salary: £45,000 + Benefits + Career Progression
Are you an experienced Quality professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a driven QA Manager to lead quality assurance activities within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, legality, and compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business committed to continuous improvement, where you'll play a key role in shaping quality standards, leading a high-performing team, and driving a strong food safety culture across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS).
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, legality, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage customer, retailer, certification, and third-party audits.
- Drive site-wide quality performance through root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead investigations into quality and food safety incidents, implementing robust corrective actions.
- Analyse trends, reduce customer complaints, and improve product quality.
- Develop, coach, and mentor the QA team, building capability and engagement.
- Promote a proactive food safety and quality culture across the business.
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About You
- Proven QA leadership experience within food manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of BRCGS and food safety management systems.
- Experience leading customer and third-party audits.
- HACCP qualified (Level 3 minimum).
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Passionate about developing teams and driving continuous improvement.
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What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to influence site-wide quality standards.
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities.
- A leadership role with real impact within a growing manufacturing operation.
If you're a quality-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced food production environment and wants to make a tangible difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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