Lead QA & Food Safety Manager (24/7)

Samworth Brothers; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Health & well-being discounts

Employee discount

Annual pay reviews

Profit sharing

Extended leave

On-site parking

Training & growth

Job summary

Samworth Brothers seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead a on-site QA team across a 24/7 operation in Leicester. You will ensure food safety, legality and quality, working with cross-functional teams to embed best practice and continuous improvement.

You will drive non-conformance resolution, manage supplier quality and audits, and act as the on-site expert for all QA matters. A hands-on, proactive leader with strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a QA team in a chilled/high-care food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the QA team across a 24/7 operation.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS standards and customer requirements.
• Act as the key contact for food safety, legality and quality across the business.
• Drive resolution of non-conformances and out-of-specification results.
• Support and enhance HACCP systems and auditing processes.
• Manage supplier quality, raw materials, and product release systems.
• Lead site audits, including customer and third-party interactions.
• Deputise for the Technical Manager when required.

Skills

QA leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

HACCP knowledge

Audits & compliance

Job description

Samworth Brothers seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead a on-site QA team across a 24/7 operation in Leicester. You will ensure food safety, legality and quality, working with cross-functional teams to embed best practice and continuous improvement.

You will drive non-conformance resolution, manage supplier quality and audits, and act as the on-site expert for all QA matters. A hands-on, proactive leader with strong communication is essential.