QA Manager

Samworth Brothers Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and family-oriented company as a QA Manager at Samworth Brothers. You will oversee Quality Assurance, drive compliance in a fast-paced environment, and support a collaborative workplace committed to quality. If you possess a relevant background in chilled food manufacturing and strong leadership abilities, apply today to embark on an exciting career journey.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Experience annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in QA Manager or Team Leader role in chilled food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP, Internal Audit, and BRC standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QA team across AM and PM shifts.
• Drive food safety, compliance, and quality improvements.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

HACCP (RIPH Level 3)

Scientific Qualification or Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

About The Role

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!

At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: -

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

The Opportunity

In this role asQA Manager you will take ownership of Quality Assurance across our AM and PM shifts.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage the QA team across both shifts
• Drive food safety, compliance, and quality improvements across site
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits (BRC, TFM, customer)
• Own technical documentation, training plans, KPIs, and team development
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, NPD, and technical teams
• Be a key player in product launches, customer visits, and complaint reviews

The Ideal Candidate

We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: -

• Experience in a QA Manager or Team Leader role in chilled food manufacturing
• Knowledge of HACCP (RIPH Level 3), Internal Audit, and BRC standards
• A scientific qualification or Advanced Food Hygiene certificate
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• A passion for delivering quality and supporting your team to succeed

We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.

Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family.Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

About Us

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.

At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.


Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.