QA Manager

Hunter Selection; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company based in Hitchin is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality standards. This key leadership position involves managing the quality assurance team, overseeing compliance, and driving continuous improvement in operations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the food sector and strong leadership skills. The salary ranges from £40,000 to £45,000, along with additional benefits including a pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Pension scheme – 5% Employee, 6% Employer

25 Days Holiday + Banks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Management role within food manufacturing.
• Ability to lead audits independently and confidently.
• Hands-on leader who can inspire and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the onsite QA team.
• Drive quality culture across the operations department.
• Investigate and manage customer complaints to find root causes.

Skills

Quality Management Experience

Knowledge of BRC Standards

Excellent Problem-Solving Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Job description

Quality Manager

Hitchin, Hertfordshire £40,000 - £45,000 DOE

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality standards at a busy food manufacturing site. Within the role you will need to take ownership of the Hitchin site and drive quality standards across the operation. This is a key leadership role, ensuring compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop the onsite QA team (Quality Specialists, Lab Team, Hygiene Team).
• Drive quality culture across the operations department.
• Investigate and manage customer complaints – going beyond emails to find root causes and implement solutions.
• Develop and implement the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Manage internal and external audits (including BRC and customer audits).
• Oversee non‑conformance reporting and corrective actions.
• Take ownership of incident investigations and ensure robust follow‑up.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a Quality Management role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BRC standards and auditing processes.
• Ability to lead audits independently and confidently.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• A hands‑on leader who can inspire and develop teams.

Benefits

• £40,000 - £45,000
• Pension scheme – 5% Employee, 6% Employer
• 25 Days Holiday + Banks

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.

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