QA Manager - Food Safety & Continuous Improvement Leader

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Northwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a QA Manager to oversee quality assurance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment in Northwich. The successful candidate will enhance standards, manage compliance, and lead a high-performance QA team. Essential qualifications include experience in UK food manufacturing and a strong focus on food safety. This full-time role offers competitive pay and the chance to make a significant impact on food quality.

Qualifications

• Experience within a UK food manufacturing technical or quality role is essential.
• Experience with supplying food products to retailers is essential.
• Experience with allergens is highly advantageous.
• Full UK working rights are needed.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the QMS and ensure continuous improvement.
• Lead non‑conformance management from investigation to closure.
• Streamline processes for efficiency across QA and Production teams.
• Conduct risk assessments for food safety and compliance.
• Raise GMP standards through coaching and internal audits.
• Oversee allergen management to meet customer and legislative requirements.
• Leverage digital systems to enhance quality performance.
• Lead and inspire the QA team to foster a high‑performance culture.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Food safety management

Tools

Food Connected

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a QA Manager to oversee quality assurance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment in Northwich. The successful candidate will enhance standards, manage compliance, and lead a high-performance QA team. Essential qualifications include experience in UK food manufacturing and a strong focus on food safety. This full-time role offers competitive pay and the chance to make a significant impact on food quality.