QA Manager

The Sterling Choice Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful food industry company in Worcestershire is seeking a QA Manager to maintain and enhance their Quality Management System. You will drive compliance and operational excellence, manage product testing, and lead audits. Ideal candidates have strong experience in QMS, food safety, and continuous improvement tools. Competitive salary and up to 10% bonus offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 10% annual bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating at QA Manager level.
• In-depth understanding of QMS, food safety, and compliance.
• Confident managing and preparing for BRC and retailer audits.
• Microbiology knowledge and chilled food experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Manage the laboratory and oversee product testing and compliance.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and customers.

Skills

Quality Management System (QMS)

Food safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication skills

Continuous Improvement (CI) tools

Education

HACCP Level 4 certification

Advanced Food Hygiene certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

QA Manager
Worcestershire

I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a hugely successful company in the area who are looking for a QA Managerto join the team on a permanent basis.

This is a key role responsible for maintaining and improving theQuality Management System (QMS)to ensure they consistently deliver best-in-class dairy products. You’ll play a crucial part in driving compliance, supporting continuous improvement, and enabling operational excellence across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the site’s Quality Management System (QMS)
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Manage the laboratory and oversee product testing and compliance
• Support and verify quality control procedures in operations
• Own and report on quality KPIs, including the Quality Index
• Lead internal and external audits (eg BRC, retailer standards)
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and customers
• Identify and reduce waste, and lead CI (Continuous Improvement) initiatives
• Collaborate across departments to improve site-wide quality standards
• Provide QMS training and support capability building across the site

What They're Looking For:

• Previous experience operating at QA Manager
• In-depth understanding of QMS, food safety, and compliance
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Experience withproblem solvingandCI tools
• Confident managing and preparing forBRC and retailer audits
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel
• HACCP Level 4 and Advanced Food Hygiene certification
• Microbiology knowledge
• Chilled food experience is highly desirable

What You’ll Get in Return:

• Competitive salary
• Up to10% annual bonus

If you are a quality-driven food industry professional looking for your next challenge, I'd love to hear from you.