QA Manager

Gregory Walker; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in East Yorkshire is seeking a QA Manager to ensure quality excellence at their rapidly growing site. This role offers real opportunities for progression and the chance to showcase your skills in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include managing quality systems, leading a QA team, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• A proven track record in QA within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of BRC, HACCP, and retailer standards.
• Experience leading QA teams in a high-care/high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the site’s Quality Management Systems.
• Lead and develop the QA team, ensuring consistent training.
• Prepare for and host customer and regulatory audits.

Skills

Strong communication

Influencing skills

Job description

QA Manager

East Yorkshire

c. £45,000 - £50,000

4on/4off (7am–7pm)

Job Reference: GG/2866

Overview

Would you like a to play a leading role in ensuring quality excellence at a rapidly growing site, part of a major food manufacturer.

The opportunity for rapid progression withing this business are very real and as QA Manager you will have the chance to truly showcase your skills.

The Role

The successful QA Manager will:

• Own and manage the site’s Quality Management Systems to ensure product safety, legality and quality.
• Lead and develop the QA team, ensuring consistent training and clear objectives.
• Support site HACCP, Integrity, Allergen and Internal Audit programmes.
• Prepare for and host customer, third-party and regulatory audits.
• Coach cross-functional teams to build awareness and ownership of food safety.
• Ensure micro results are monitored, trends analysed, and actions taken.
• Drive investigations into complaints and non-conformances, with root cause and preventative actions.
• Deliver the ‘Brilliant Basics’ plan and challenge the status quo with CI initiatives.
• Maintain robust factory specs and QAS, ensuring they are understood and applied.
• Actively contribute to technical and NPD trials, and site-wide improvement projects.

The Candidate

The successful QA Manager will have:

• A proven track record in QA within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of BRC, HACCP, and retailer standards.
• Experience leading QA teams in a high-care / high-volume environment.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Next Steps

To apply for this QA Manager opportunity, click apply or contact Gilbert Gregory on 07463 222578 or [e-mail] quoting reference GG/2866.

About Your Recruitment Agency

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