QA Manager - Manchester

Silven; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established food business in Manchester is seeking an experienced QA leader to drive quality standards across the site. This role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance, and resolving quality issues within the food manufacturing sector. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Food Science, HACCP Level 4, and strong leadership skills. Join a supportive team where you can make a real impact on product quality.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading quality teams in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BRC and retailer codes of practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively and challenge colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of QAs through ongoing coaching and mentoring.
• Develop strong relationships with Production and Engineering teams.
• Lead the site’s HACCP team and maintain QA documentation.
• Investigate non-conformance and resolve issues.
• Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Food quality compliance

Data analysis

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Degree in Food Science or similar

HACCP Level 4 qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced QA leader with food manufacturing experienced ready for a new challenge? Interested in joining an established food business producing a range of branded and retailer label products?

About the Role

As a key part of the Technical team, you’ll play a key role in driving standards across the site. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading a team of QAs through ongoing coaching and mentoring to develop their skills and effectiveness.
• Developing strong relationships with Production and Engineering teams to embed a food quality focused culture and ensure compliance
• Leading the site’s HACCP team, playing a key role in internal audits, and maintaining QA documentation.
• Investigating non-conformance, looking at root causes to resolve issues and reduce customer complaints.
• Analysing data to identify improvement opportunities around quality, costs, and efficiency.

About You

You’ll need to have experience of leading quality teams if food manufacturing and we’re keen to hear from anybody with the following:

• Degree qualified in Food Science or similar, with HACCP Level 4 qualification.
• Strong knowledge of BRC and retailer codes of practice.
• Proven leadership skills, able to motivate and develop teams.
• Able to work closely with and, when appropriate, challenge colleagues at all levels to drive standards.

Why Apply?

You’ll be part of a supportive technical team in a well-known food business in a role where you can make a real impact on performance and product quality. To find out more, apply today!