Quality Assurance Manager

The Turmeric Co.; Chatteris; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Quality Assurance Manager at a leading wellness brand in the UK. This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic QA team, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality in a fast-paced production environment. You will be pivotal in maintaining compliance with HACCP principles and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Join a mission-driven company dedicated to enhancing lives through natural nutrition, where your expertise will make a significant impact. If you're passionate about quality and eager to drive excellence, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Training and Development Support

Dynamic Work Environment

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or related technical field required.
• Proven QA experience in food manufacturing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production meets food safety and quality standards.
• Manage communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Conduct internal audits and support customer visits.

Skills

Food Safety Compliance

HACCP Principles

Leadership Skills

Excel Proficiency

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Food Science

Level 3 HACCP Qualification

Tools

ERP Systems (Unleashed, Mintsoft)

Job description

Are you a food safety champion with a passion for quality, compliance, and continuous improvement?

Do you thrive in fast-paced production environments where no two days are the same — and where your attention to detail makes a real impact on product excellence and brand reputation?

AtThe Turmeric Co., we’re looking for aQuality Assurance Managerto lead our QA team and ensure our award-winning functional health drinks are always safe, legal, and of the highest quality. You’ll play a hands-on role in maintaining standards, driving audit readiness, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The brand.

Founded by international footballer Thomas ‘Hal’ Robson Kanu, The Turmeric Co. is one of the fastest-growing health brands in the UK️

We make a range of 100% natural, potent, on-the-go drinks that support the health and wellbeing of people in all walks of life. Perfected for over 20 years and backed by science, our award-winning formula has supported the wellness of over 10,000 people across the UK

https://theturmeric.co/

The responsibilities.

Ensure production meets food safety and quality standards based on HACCP principles

Review and update technical SOPs to ensure regulatory compliance

Provide hands-on support in the factory to uphold operational standards

Act as a key member of the HACCP team, ensuring site-wide implementation

Manage communication with both internal teams and external stakeholders

Foster a culture of quality through team coaching and development

Oversee factory trials for new products and processes, ensuring lab testing is completed

Manage pest control, non-conformance logs, and corrective actions

Conduct and support internal audits and customer visits

Apply CI tools and root cause analysis to solve quality and safety issues

Coordinate lab testing schedules and ensure timely validation reporting

Maintain audit readiness and manage calibration schedules

Support production meetings and EOS technical discussions

Deputise for other management roles, including the Technical Manager, as needed

Encourage cross-functional collaboration to optimise site-wide processes

Ensure alignment with HR, safety, and environmental compliance policies

The skillset.

Degree in Food Science or a related technical field

Level 3 HACCP qualification (minimum)

Proven QA/technical experience in food manufacturing

Strong leadership and coaching skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Confident in Excel and ERP systems (e.g., Unleashed, Mintsoft)

Meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving approach

The benefits.

Career growth through training and development support

Lead the quality function in a dynamic, hands-on environment

Work cross-functionally with passionate teams across the business

Be part of a mission-led company improving lives through natural nutrition

Ready to lead quality in one of the UK’s most exciting wellness brands?Apply now or share with someone you think would be a great fit!

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