QA Co-ordinator, Food Manufacturing — Growth & Impact

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Redditch; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Vehicle access

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Quality Assurance Co-ordinator for a food business in Worcestershire (near Redditch).

The role focuses on ensuring quality, safety, compliance and traceability across raw materials, with a hands-on mix of QA administration, supplier liaison and product quality control. You will work in a combined office and cold store environment, handling lab results, supplier communication and technical records, with clear progression opportunities and a salary of

Qualifications

• Experience in QA, Quality Assurance, Technical, or Specifications roles in a food environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out incoming material quality checks and sampling.
• Monitor and review laboratory and microbiological test results.
• Investigate out-of-specification results and liaise with suppliers.
• Manage non-conforming products and stock hold processes.
• Conduct routine traceability and palletisation audits.
• Review temperature monitoring data and implement corrective actions.
• Support customer complaint and non-conformance investigations.
• Coordinate external laboratory testing.
• Create and maintain product specifications and quality standards.
• Support new product development projects and production trials.
• Manage product samples and sample records.
• Monitor food waste data and support sustainability reporting.
• Maintain accurate technical records and management information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent worker

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Quality Assurance Co-ordinator for a food business in Worcestershire (near Redditch).

The role focuses on ensuring quality, safety, compliance and traceability across raw materials, with a hands-on mix of QA administration, supplier liaison and product quality control. You will work in a combined office and cold store environment, handling lab results, supplier communication and technical records, with clear progression opportunities and a salary of