QA Manager

The Sterling Choice Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Worcestershire is seeking a QA Manager to enhance their Quality Management System and ensure top-tier dairy product delivery. The role involves compliance management, driving improvements, and leading audits while collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates will possess significant QA experience, strong communication skills, and relevant food safety certifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 10% annual bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a QA Manager.
• In-depth understanding of QMS and food safety.
• Microbiology knowledge and chilled food experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Drive continuous improvement and manage compliance.
• Oversee product testing and quality control.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Influencing Skills

Education

HACCP Level 4 Certification

Advanced Food Hygiene Certification

Tools

MS Word

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.