QA Manager

D R Newitt & Associates; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

D R Newitt & Associates is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead the quality, food safety and compliance functions within our food manufacturing site in the United Kingdom. You will maintain and improve the Quality Management System, ensure BRCGS and HACCP compliance, and drive continuous improvement across Quality, Laboratory, Hygiene and Compliance teams.

This role requires strong leadership, communication and problem solving to promote a culture of food safety and high

Qualifications

• Significant experience in quality management in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP and food safety legislation.
• Experience managing audits, non-conformances and certification.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach with ability to influence across the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Quality Management System in line with BRCGS, HACCP and customer requirements.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring non-conformances are effectively managed and closed out.
• Maintain HACCP plans, risk assessments and food safety procedures.
• Oversee hygiene, pest control and GMP standards across the site.
• Manage raw material, finished product, microbiological and environmental testing programmes.
• Oversee allergen validation, water testing and supplier performance.
• Lead, develop and motivate the Quality, Laboratory and Hygiene teams.
• Promote a strong food safety and quality culture throughout the business.
• Monitor quality performance, identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as the key contact for customers, auditors and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead our quality, food safety and compliance functions within a food manufacturing environment.

You will be responsible for maintaining and improving the site's Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with BRCGS standards, HACCP, customer requirements and relevant legislation.

Leading the Quality, Laboratory, Hygiene and Compliance teams, you will drive high standards of food safety, product quality and continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Quality Management System in line with BRCGS, HACCP and customer requirements.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring non-conformances are effectively managed and closed out.
• Maintain HACCP plans, risk assessments and food safety procedures.
• Oversee hygiene, pest control and GMP standards across the site.
• Manage raw material, finished product, microbiological and environmental testing programmes.
• Oversee allergen validation, water testing and supplier performance.
• Lead, develop and motivate the Quality, Laboratory and Hygiene teams.
• Promote a strong food safety and quality culture throughout the business.
• Monitor quality performance, identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as the key contact for customers, auditors and regulatory bodies.

About You

• Significant experience in a quality management role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP and food safety legislation.
• Proven experience managing audits, non-conformances and certification.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to influence and work effectively across all areas of the business.

Interested?

If you have a strong background in food manufacturing quality management and are looking for an opportunity to lead and develop a quality function, we would love to hear from you.