QA Manager

The Compleat Food Group; Crewe; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Crewe seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves ensuring product quality and safety, leading audits, and developing a QA team. Candidates must have extensive QA experience in food manufacturing and strong knowledge of BRC and HACCP standards. This position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 and various employee benefits.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (pro rata)

2 volunteering days per year

Employee discount and wellbeing schemes

Access to Grocery Aid for 24/7 support

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive culture focused on Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect

Qualifications

• Hands-on QA professional with experience in fast-paced food manufacturing.
• Technical expertise and strong leadership skills.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the site’s Quality Management System.
• Lead internal audits and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Oversee customer complaints and non-conformances.
• Ensure QA team coverage and support development.
• Lead customer visits and external audits.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Support product trials and improvement projects.
• Maintain hygiene, food safety, and pest control standards.

Skills

Proven experience in a QA or Technical Management role within food manufacturing

Strong knowledge of BRC, HACCP, GMP, and food safety legislation

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Confident in using Microsoft Office and QA documentation systems

Education

Level 3 Food Safety and Level 3 HACCP

Job description

Overview

Quality Assurance Manager – 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Location: Crewe (Fully On-Site)

Reports to: Head of Technical

Salary: £45,000 per annum + Benefits

Contract: Full-Time, 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Company: The Compleat Food Group

About Us

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re on a mission to create tasty food that’s better for people and the planet — we call it Food to Feel Good.

Our 5,500+ talented colleagues craft some of the UK’s best-loved products for leading retailers and our market-leading brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Unearthed, and Vadasz. We’re a fast-growing, values-led business that believes how we operate is just as important as what we achieve.

We’re now looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join our Technical team at our Crewe site on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The Role

As the Quality Assurance Manager, you’ll take ownership of the site’s Quality Management System and lead a small QA team to ensure all products meet the highest standards of food safety, legality, and quality. You’ll play a key role in maintaining BRC and customer compliance, supporting continuous improvement projects, and leading on audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the site’s Quality Management System in line with BRC, customer, and internal standards.
• Lead internal audits (GMP and systems) and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Oversee the investigation and closure of customer complaints and non-conformances.
• Ensure robust QA team coverage and support team development.
• Lead customer visits and external audits, ensuring audit readiness at all times.
• Collaborate with suppliers, service providers, and cross-functional teams on technical matters.
• Support product trials, validations, and improvement projects to drive product quality and compliance.
• Maintain high hygiene, food safety, and pest control standards across the site.

About You

You’ll be a hands-on QA professional who thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You’ll bring both technical expertise and strong leadership skills, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

We’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a QA or Technical Management role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BRC, HACCP, GMP, and food safety legislation.
• Level 3 Food Safety and Level 3 HACCP (minimum).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office and QA documentation systems.

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, you’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation where your expertise truly makes an impact.

We offer:

• Competitive salary – £45,000 per annum
• 33 days annual leave (pro rata)
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Employee discount and wellbeing schemes
• Access to Grocery Aid for 24/7 practical, emotional, and financial support
• Learning and development opportunities through our dedicated online platform
• Inclusive culture with a focus on Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect

Ready to make a Compleat impact?

If you’re an experienced QA professional looking for your next challenge, apply today to join The Compleat Food Group at our Crewe site — and help us deliver Food to Feel Good.