QA Lead – Food Quality, GMP & HACCP Expert

Compleat Food Group; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food manufacturing company in Market Drayton is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead their operational QA team. The role involves ensuring the highest food safety and quality standards while fostering strong relationships across departments. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in food manufacturing QA management and strong leadership skills. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary of £46,000 - £48,000 pro rata.

Benefits

Employee Volunteering Days

Retailer discount scheme

Employee well-being support

Charity initiatives

24/7 Financial and emotional support access

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong working relationships across all departments.
• Drive GMP and quality culture through walkarounds, handovers, meetings, and audits.
• Ensure the QA team receives effective training and development.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date QA records.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the Quality Management System.
• Support clear and timely communication between departments.
• Participate in HACCP studies and related procedures.
• Monitor supplier performance trends.
• Lead Level 2 technical reviews to reduce non-conformances.
• Plan and resource customer audits.
• Support NPD and production teams with new product launches.
• Ensure the health and safety of the QA team.
• Coordinate Quality Improvement teams.

Skills

Experience in QA or Technical Management role

Knowledge of BRC, HACCP, GMP

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and QA documentation systems

Education

Level 3 Food Safety

Level 3 HACCP

Job description

A reputable food manufacturing company in Market Drayton is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead their operational QA team. The role involves ensuring the highest food safety and quality standards while fostering strong relationships across departments. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in food manufacturing QA management and strong leadership skills. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary of £46,000 - £48,000 pro rata.