QA Manager I

The Compleat Food Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to oversee all QA functions on site. You will ensure products meet regulatory and customer requirements while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of food safety standards and experience in leading audits. This role offers a competitive salary between £39,500 and £45,000, working Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of HACCP principles and food safety standards.
• Experience leading audits and managing customer visits.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Assurance team and manage daily QA activities.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and quality management systems.
• Analyze quality performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Food safety standards

HACCP principles

BRCGS standards

GMP

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Job description

As the Quality Assurance Manager, you will oversee all QA functions on site, ensuring products meet stringent regulatory, retailer, and customer requirements. You will play a key role in maintaining our food safety systems, supporting site audits, and driving a culture of continuous improvement across all production areas.

Location & Compensation

Location: Harlow
Salary: £39,500.00 to £45,000
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8 or 9 to 5.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality Assurance team, ensuring daily QA activities are effectively managed.
• Oversee and maintain all food safety and quality management systems (QMS), including HACCP, TACCP/VACCP, GMP, and ISO/BRCGS standards.
• Manage internal audits and support third‑party, retailer, and regulatory audits.
• Drive non‑conformance investigations and manage root‑cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure robust documentation, traceability, and compliance with food safety legislation.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Technical, NPD, Engineering, and Senior Leadership teams to embed a strong quality and food safety culture across the site.
• Analyse quality performance data and highlight trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Act as the key point of contact for customer technical queries and product quality concerns.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of food safety standards, HACCP principles, BRCGS, GMP, allergen controls, and retailer requirements.
• Confident leading audits and managing customer or retailer visits.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across operations and technical teams.
• A proactive, detail‑focused leader with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Passionate about delivering safe, high‑quality food products and maintaining the highest standards of compliance.

If you are passionate about food quality and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Due to ongoing growth and significant investment across our food manufacturing site, we are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead our QA operations and ensure the highest standards of food safety and product quality. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, high‑performing organisation committed to delivering safe, compliant, and industry‑leading food products.