Quality Assurance Manager

iO Associates; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent FMCG company in Leicester is looking for a Quality Manager to enhance food safety and compliance while leading a dedicated team. This role involves overseeing technical functions, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This is a unique opportunity for passionate professionals to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• HND or higher in a food-related subject.
• Level 4 Food Safety & HACCP required.
• Experience with major UK retailers & BRCGS standards valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of QA's.
• Ensure food safety, legal compliance & customer standards.
• Manage internal audits and oversee product specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety

Compliance

Audit Management

Education

HND or higher in food-related subject

Level 4 Food Safety & HACCP

Internal auditing qualification

Advanced Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Quality Manager - FMCG
Location: Leicester

iO Associates is seeking for Quality Manager who is passionate about food safety, compliance, and leading high-performing team to head up the technical function at a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing site producing short shelf-life products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of QA's.
• Ensure food safety, legal compliance & customer standards.
• Own site audit readiness (BRCGS, TFM, major retailers).
• Manage internal audits, non-conformances & root cause analysis.
• Oversee product specs, packaging, and technical complaints.
• Bridge NPD and production for seamless product launches.

Required:

• HND (or higher) in a food-related subject.
• Level 4 Food Safety & HACCP.
• Internal auditing and scientific qualification or Advanced Food Hygiene certificate
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with major UK retailers & BRCGS standards.

Take your quality career to the next level in one of the UK's most dynamic FMCG environments.
Don't miss this opportunity to make a real impact - apply now!