Hands-on QA Lead – Food Manufacturing Audits & Compliance

MorePeople; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Long-term career development

Job summary

MorePeople is recruiting a Quality Assurance Coordinator for a growing food manufacturing site in Hertfordshire. You will take ownership of audits from day one, ensuring food safety, quality and compliance are maintained on the factory floor.

In this hands-on role you will interact across teams to drive improvements, manage non-conformances and support both HACCP and external audits. This position offers a clear autonomy path and a strong impact on site operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA, Quality Assurance or Quality Coordinator roles.
• Food manufacturing experience.
• Internal auditing experience.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP and food safety systems.
• Confidence leading audits and communicating with auditors.
• Proactive, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Leading internal audits across the site.
• Supporting external and customer audits.
• Maintaining and improving the Quality Management System.
• Managing non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Supporting HACCP and food safety activities.
• Carrying out factory inspections and GMP audits.
• Working closely with production teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Helping ensure the site remains audit-ready throughout the year.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Audits

HACCP

GMP

Food Safety

Internal Auditing

Leadership

Job description

MorePeople is recruiting a Quality Assurance Coordinator for a growing food manufacturing site in Hertfordshire. You will take ownership of audits from day one, ensuring food safety, quality and compliance are maintained on the factory floor.

In this hands-on role you will interact across teams to drive improvements, manage non-conformances and support both HACCP and external audits. This position offers a clear autonomy path and a strong impact on site operations.