QA Manager

Accuri; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior QA Manager to oversee quality assurance standards and compliance within a protein-led environment. The role requires proven experience in food safety legislation and BRCGS standards, with a leadership focus on managing a QA team. This position offers a salary of around £45,000 and opportunities for long-term progression within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior QA Manager role within protein or high-risk chilled food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, and food safety legislation.
• Ability to lead teams and engage with stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site QA function to ensure compliance.
• Maintain and improve the site's Quality Management System.
• Act as a key contact for customer audits and technical queries.
• Ensure effective hygiene and traceability systems are in place.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance Management

Food Safety Compliance

BRCGS and HACCP Knowledge

Problem Solving

Job description

The Role

Senior, hands‑on quality leadership role within a high‑care, protein‑led food manufacturing operation supplying major UK retailers. You’ll take day‑to‑day ownership of QA standards, compliance, and team performance, acting as the technical conscience of the site.

This role suits a proactive QA Manager who is comfortable being visible on the factory floor, confident dealing with customers and auditors, and capable of running the QA function without being micromanaged.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site QA function, ensuring full compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, food safety, and customer codes of practice.
• Maintain and continually improve the site QMS, ensuring audit readiness at all times.
• Act as the key point of contact for customer visits, audits, and technical queries.
• Maintain strong floor presence across all shifts, embedding a right‑first‑time, food safety culture.
• Manage non‑conformances, corrective actions, root cause analysis, and close‑out.
• Ensure effective GMP, hygiene, foreign body control, and traceability systems.
• Lead, coach, and develop the QA team, including QA Supervisors and Technologists.
• Manage QA rotas, training plans, and competency frameworks.
• Hold individuals to account while maintaining a pragmatic, solutions‑led approach.
• Support complaint investigations and customer responses within agreed SLAs.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Hygiene, and Supply Chain to balance quality, yield, and throughput.
• Engage with suppliers where required on quality, specifications, and risk mitigation.

About You

• Proven experience in a Senior QA Manager / QA Manager / Lead QA role within protein, poultry, meat, or high‑risk chilled food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, food safety legislation, and retailer standards.
• Comfortable leading teams and challenging standards on the factory floor.
• Calm, credible, and commercially aware – able to protect the brand without blocking the business.
• Confident with audits, customers, and internal stakeholders.

What’s on Offer

• c. £45,000 salary reflecting the seniority and responsibility of the role.
• A stable, well‑invested food business with a serious approach to quality and compliance.
• A role with real influence over standards, culture, and outcomes.
• Long‑term progression within a wider protein manufacturing group.