Quality Assurance Manager

Drnewitt; Crewe; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chilled foods manufacturer in Cheshire is seeking a QA Manager committed to maintaining food safety and quality standards. You will ensure compliance with BRC regulations and lead a team in improving quality systems. The ideal candidate has experience in food manufacturing, with Level 3 Food Safety and HACCP certifications. This is a full-time position with a salary of £45,000 and competitive benefits in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a QA or Technical Management role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BRC HACCP GMP and food safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System.
• Oversee investigations of customer complaints.
• Ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Support product trials and improvement projects.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Food Safety Experience

HACCP

Quality Management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Level 3 Food Safety Certification

Level 3 HACCP Certification

Job description

Job Description

Are you a passionate QA or Technical Manager who thrives on ensuring the very best in food safety and quality? Do you have a strong understanding of BRC HACCP and food safety standards? If so this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Im recruiting for a QA Manager on behalf of a leading chilled foods manufacturer in Cheshire. This role will provide you huge exposure to some of the UKs most iconic brands as well as being a supportive and inclusive environment.

About the role

12 month FTC – Salary: £45,000 Benefits – Location: Cheshire – Hours: 08:30 - 5pm Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the sites Quality Management System in line with BRC customer and internal standards.
• Lead internal audits (GMP and systems) and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Oversee the investigation and closure of customer complaints and non-conformances.
• Ensure robust QA team coverage and support team development.
• Lead customer visits and external audits ensuring audit readiness at all times.
• Collaborate with suppliers service providers and cross-functional teams on technical matters.
• Support product trials validations and improvement projects to drive product quality and compliance.
• Maintain high hygiene food safety and pest control standards across the site.

What they’re looking for

• Proven experience in a QA or Technical Management role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BRC HACCP GMP and food safety legislation.
• Level 3 Food Safety and Level 3 HACCP (minimum).
• Excellent leadership communication and problem-solving skills.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office and QA documentation systems.

If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and make a real impact in a growing food business I’d love to hear from you.

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills

Quality Assurance, FDA Regulations, Food Industry, Food Safety Experience, ISO 9001, Quality Systems, Food Processing, Quality Control, Quality Management, QA / QC, Selenium, HACCP

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1