Quality Assurance Manager

Dunbia Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in the UK is seeking a QA Manager to lead the QA team in ensuring high standards of food safety and compliance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in chilled food manufacturing, and knowledge of HACCP and BRC standards. This position offers opportunities for personal development and training.

Qualifications

• Experience in a QA Manager or Team Leader role in chilled food manufacturing is preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP, Internal Audit, and BRC standards is essential.
• Strong focus on results and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QA team across the Abattoir and Boning Hall.
• Be responsible for delivering GMP, food safety, and integrity standards.
• Support in driving food safety, compliance, and quality improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Scientific qualification

Advanced Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

We are actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies. This is an opportunity to join well-established teams in Food Safety and Quality (FSQ), and Operations. Reporting to the Site FSQ Manager, as QA Manager you will take responsibility for our QA team in Dunbia Cardington. We encourage new ideas and perspectives, in a supportive environment. You will benefit from personal development and training, working in a fast paced challenging and rewarding food manufacturing business, who will support you to achieve your career goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QA team across the Abattoir and Boning Hall.
• Be responsible for delivering high levels of GMP, food safety and integrity standards within the factory.
• Support in driving food safety, compliance, and quality improvements across site.
• Update and maintain the QMS, conduct audits and ensure any corrective actions are implemented.
• Support external audits (BRC, customer etc.).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with on site and group teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in a QA Manager or Team Leader role in chilled food manufacturing is preferred.
• Comfortable being based primarily in production areas.
• Knowledge of HACCP, Internal Audit, and BRC standards.
• A scientific qualification or Advanced Food Hygiene certificate.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for delivering quality and supporting your team to succeed.
• Candidate will have a strong focus on results and strong people management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to plan workloads effectively to meet deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Will be committed to working within the Company Mission, Vision & Values.

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position