QA Manager

FMCG People; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chilled food manufacturer in South West Wales is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to ensure all products meet food safety, authenticity, and quality standards. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in technical or quality roles within food manufacturing and possess strong knowledge of quality systems and HACCP. This role offers genuine opportunities for development and impact in a proactive working environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in technical or quality roles within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, food microbiology, and HACCP.
• Confident communicator with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the QA team, supporting site-wide technical and quality performance.
• Oversee HACCP, GMP, and product release systems.
• Support external audits, investigate non-conformances, and manage food safety documentation.
• Drive root cause analysis and improvement projects across production and quality areas.

Skills

Technical or quality experience within food manufacturing

Understanding of quality systems

Food microbiology knowledge

Leadership skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene

HACCP Level 3

HACCP Level 4 (desirable)

Job description

£45,000 - £50,000

We are recruiting for a Quality Assurance Manager to join a leading chilled food manufacturing business based in South West Wales. Following continued growth, the business now seeks a hands‑on QA professional to drive food safety, compliance, and continuous improvement on site.

The Quality Assurance Manager will lead the QA function, ensuring all products meet food safety, authenticity, and quality standards. Working closely with the Technical Manager, production, and site teams, this role will promote a strong food safety culture, support audits, and deliver ongoing process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the QA team, supporting site‑wide technical and quality performance.
• Oversee HACCP, GMP, and product release systems.
• Support external audits, investigate non‑conformances, and manage food safety documentation.
• Drive root cause analysis and improvement projects across production and quality areas.

The Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years’ experience in technical or quality roles within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, food microbiology, and HACCP.
• Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene and HACCP (Level 4 desirable).
• Confident communicator with strong leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

This is a great opportunity for a proactive QA or Technical professional to join a forward‑thinking food manufacturer, offering genuine scope for development and impact.