QA Manager

The Sterling Choice; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Leicestershire seeks an experienced QA Manager to lead quality systems and food safety compliance. This senior role involves overseeing BRC readiness, complaint reduction, and implementing corrective actions. Candidates should have a background in food manufacturing, ideally with experience working with major retailers. This is an opportunity for substantial impact and career growth within a supportive environment focused on quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QA Manager or Technical Manager in food manufacturing.
• Familiarity with major retailers and high-risk production environments.
• Ability to implement quality initiatives and strengthen quality culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead all food safety and compliance operations.
• Oversee quality systems and standards on the factory floor.
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement processes.

Skills

Quality systems management

Food safety expertise

BRC compliance

Complaint reduction strategies

Team leadership

Job description

QA Manager

Food Manufacturing

Leicestershire

£50,000 - £55,000

This is a senior QA Manager opportunity within a food manufacturing business that has undergone significant positive change over the past 6 to 12 months. A newly appointed senior leadership team, combined with investment in systems, people and ways of working, has created a genuine opportunity for an experienced and ambitious QA Manager to take full technical ownership of the site. As the technical lead, you'll be responsible for all food safety, quality systems and compliance. Your focus will include BRC readiness, complaint reduction and implementing robust, long‑term corrective actions. A key priority will be strengthening day‑to‑day standards and embedding a strong quality culture on the factory floor. This is a hands‑on role with real scope and pace, ideal for someone looking to accelerate their career within a business that is moving forward. This is not a box‑ticking position. You'll have genuine ownership, the backing to make meaningful change and exposure across a complex manufacturing operation.

Background

You’ll be an established QA Manager or Technical Manager within food manufacturing, ideally with experience working with major retailers and in high‑risk manufacturing environments.

What’s next?

If this feels like the right move as you head into 2026, apply below and let’s have a confidential conversation about what could be the start of something great.