QA Manager

Morepeople 01780; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fresh food manufacturing company in Norwich seeks a QA Manager to lead the QA team on-site, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. This hands-on role involves supporting audits, managing product releases, and continuous improvement initiatives. Essential qualifications include Level 3 HACCP and Level 3 Food Safety. Candidates should have experience in fresh food manufacturing, strong knowledge of QA systems, and the ability to make critical decisions in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a QA or Technical role within fresh food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and QA systems.
• Experience supervising or leading QA teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the QA team and support training and capability building.
• Manage product on hold and release decisions, escalating where required.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain audit readiness.

Skills

Food safety legislation knowledge

Quality Assurance systems

Team leadership

Decision making in fast-paced environment

Organizational skills

Education

Level 3 HACCP

Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene

Internal Auditor training or willingness to complete

Job description

QA Manager

The Role

We are recruiting a QA Manager to join a well-established fresh food manufacturing business. Reporting to the Technical Manager, this is a hands‑on, site‑based role responsible for maintaining food safety, quality, legality and authenticity across the operation.

You will lead the QA team on shift, maintain audit readiness and act as a visible quality champion on the shop floor. Working closely with Operations, Hygiene, Engineering and Technical teams, you will support compliance with customer, retailer and legislative standards while driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the QA team and support training and capability building
• Manage product on hold and release decisions, escalating where required
• Support internal and external audits and maintain audit readiness
• Monitor GMP, hygiene and factory standards and drive corrective actions
• Reduce non-conformances, customer complaints and product rejections
• Maintain full traceability and support QA systems and documentation
• Support root cause investigations and continuous improvement activity

About You

• Experience in a QA or Technical role within fresh food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and QA systems
• Experience supervising or leading QA teams
• Confident making product release decisions in a fast‑paced environment
• Organised, proactive and comfortable working on the shop floor

Essential Qualifications

• Level 3 HACCP
• Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene
• Internal Auditor training or willingness to complete

Interested?

For further information, please get in touch with Oskar Ballard at MorePeople on 01780 480530 or email [e-mail]