Quality Assurance Manager

Alexander Steele Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to ensure food safety and quality integrity across operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science and experience in chilled food manufacturing, alongside strong communication skills and an analytical mindset. This hands-on role offers a salary between £40,000 - £45,000 and a chance to contribute to a team dedicated to maintaining high standards and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in chilled/high risk food manufacturing.
• Dependable, organised, and capable of taking ownership.
• Experience in conducting internal audits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the HACCP plan.
• Ensure QMS is effectively applied across the factory.
• Lead preparations for BRC and customer audits.
• Conduct internal audits and traceability exercises.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive and solution-driven approach

Analytical thinker

Education

Degree in Food Science or related subjects

Food Safety Level 3

HACCP Level 3

Tools

Knowledge of BRC

Understanding of food microbiology

Familiarity with allergens and food labelling law

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager

I am partnering exclusively with a well‑established chilled food manufacturer to support them with the recruitment of an experienced Quality Assurance Manager who will play a key role in strengthening the site’s technical and quality agenda. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident QA professional who enjoys autonomy, influence, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

On offer

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000
• Working Monday to Friday days (flex on start times)

About the Opportunity

My client is looking for someone who can champion food safety, legal compliance, and quality integrity across the site. You will support the Technical Manager while taking ownership of day‑to‑day quality assurance activities, ensuring that the factory remains audit‑ready and that products consistently meet customer and regulatory expectations.

This is a hands‑on role within a collaborative technical function, ideal for an individual who thrives in a chilled, short shelf‑life environment and brings a strong understanding of modern quality management practices.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the HACCP plan
• Ensure the QMS is maintained, understood, and effectively applied across the factory.
• Deputise for the Technical Manager when required.
• Lead preparations for BRC and customer audits, and support action planning and follow‑up.
• Ensure all product specifications, artwork, and labels meet food safety, legal and customer standards.
• Conduct internal audits and traceability exercises, ensuring all findings are addressed promptly.
• Work collaboratively with operations and other functions to resolve non‑conformances and embed corrective actions.
• Provide accurate, customer‑focused responses to complaints.
• Support routine reporting and contribute to technical meetings.

What My Client Is Looking For

• A degree in Food Science, related subjects or equivalent experience
• Food Safety Level 3
• HACCP Level 3
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with colleagues at all levels.
• Analytical thinker with a proactive and solution‑driven approach.
• Experience in chilled / high risk food manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of BRC, food microbiology, allergens, and food labelling law.
• Someone dependable, organised, and capable of taking ownership of their remit.

If you are an experienced Quality Manager looking for a new challenge, please apply directly or reach out to me on 0131 573 0889 / [e-mail]