Quality Assurance Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Banbury; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee quality systems and set high standards of compliance in Banbury. The candidate should have over 5 years of experience in food manufacturing and at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Responsibilities include managing internal audits, leading quality assurance initiatives, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. This role is pivotal for maintaining product integrity and operational excellence in a regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in food manufacturing, including 2+ years in a senior QA or supervisory role.
• Internal auditing qualification.
• Level 3 Food Safety & HACCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audits, support external audits, and close non-conformances promptly.
• Maintain and improve the site Quality Management System in line with BRCGS and customer codes.
• Drive GMP culture, implement KPIs, and trend data to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Schedule and supervise testing, verify results, and ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Manage and motivate the Quality team, ensuring tasks meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports, maintain document control, and oversee calibration and maintenance of lab equipment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Influencing skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in standard software systems

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Reports to: Technical Manager

Direct Reports: 3 QA, 3 QC, 1 Warehouse QA, 1 Quality Control Coordinator

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Location: Banbury

Role Overview

As Quality Assurance Manager, you will lead our quality systems and internal audit programs, ensuring compliance with food safety, GMP, and customer standards. You'll champion a culture of continuous improvement, manage external audits, and provide technical support across all departments to maintain the highest standards of product integrity and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

(This list is not exhaustive and may evolve with business needs)

• Audit Management: Lead internal audits, support external audits, and close non-conformances promptly.
• Quality Systems & Compliance: Maintain and improve the site Quality Management System in line with BRCGS and customer codes.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive GMP culture, implement KPIs, and trend data to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Laboratory Oversight: Schedule and supervise testing, verify results, and ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Team Leadership: Manage and motivate the Quality team, ensuring tasks meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare reports, maintain document control, and oversee calibration and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Values & Collaboration: Uphold company values and work cross-functionally to resolve issues and implement sustainable solutions.

Person Specification

Essential

• 5+ years in food manufacturing, including 2+ years in a senior QA or supervisory role.
• Internal auditing qualification.
• Level 3 Food Safety & HACCP.
• Strong communication, influencing, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in standard software systems.

Desirable

• Degree in Food Science or related field.
• Experience with UK retailers and knowledge of customer codes (RSPO, HALAL, BRC).