QA Lead (Food Manufacturing)

hireful; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Biggleswade seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to manage supplier compliance and lead audits. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Food Science and experience with UK food retailer standards. The role offers a competitive salary, life assurance, and a pension plan, as well as a Monday to Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Life assurance cover (2 x salary)

6% pension contributions

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Must be a trained auditor comfortable leading audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier and raw material compliance to various standards.
• Lead a small team in Quality Assurance.

Skills

Team management

Knowledge of BRCGS standards

Understanding of UK food retailers

Education

Degree in Food Science or related subject

Job description

This food manufacturing company are at the cutting edge of culinary creativity - and want you to be part of the team!

Leading a small team in Quality Assurance you will be responsible for managing supplier and raw material compliance to a variety of standards - BRCGS, SQMS, Halal, Kosher, etc.

You will primarily be based in Biggleswade but should be happy to travel on occasion to other company sites in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

So, you must have a valid driving license and access to a vehicle.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive annual salary
• Life assurance cover (2 x salary)
• 6% pension contributions
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical cover
• Monday to Friday day shift (no evenings or weekends!)
  
  

You will ideally be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Food Science, Food Technology, or other related subject, and be a trained auditor who is comfortable leading audits.

Also, be confident to manage a team and have a good understanding of major UK food retailers and their technical standards. Interested? Then apply today!

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