Quality Assurance Manager

Indigo Food Group Limited; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigo Food Group Limited in Llantrisant, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead the site Quality team. You will drive food safety, product quality and regulatory compliance across the manufacturing site, reporting to the Technical Manager and supporting audits and product launches.

You will develop the Quality Management System, investigate non-conformances and work closely with Production to resolve issues, while promoting continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Management role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation, quality systems and industry standards.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive mindset with continuous improvement focus.
• The ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading, developing and motivating the Quality team.
• Managing the day-to-day Quality function across the site.
• Maintaining and continuously improving the Quality Management System.
• Working closely with Production to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Leading investigations into non-conformances and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Driving GMP standards and ensuring routine quality inspections are completed effectively.
• Managing supplier quality performance and raw material intake processes.
• Analysing quality KPIs and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Supporting customer visits, third-party audits and new product launches.
• Championing food safety, quality and compliance throughout the business.

Skills

Quality management

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Proactive mindset

Education

Intermediate Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Quality professional looking to make a real impact within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment?

We're looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to lead our Quality team and drive excellence in food safety, product quality and compliance across our manufacturing site in Llantrisant.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving our Quality Management System, supporting audits, developing team capability and ensuring we consistently meet customer, regulatory and business expectations.

What you'll be doing

• Leading, developing and motivating the Quality team.
• Managing the day-to-day Quality function across the site.
• Maintaining and continuously improving the Quality Management System.
• Working closely with Production to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Leading investigations into non-conformances and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Driving GMP standards and ensuring routine quality inspections are completed effectively.
• Managing supplier quality performance and raw material intake processes.
• Analysing quality KPIs and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Supporting customer visits, third-party audits and new product launches.
• Championing food safety, quality and compliance throughout the business.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Management position within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation, quality systems and industry standards.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Intermediate Food Hygiene qualification or equivalent knowledge.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• The ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What we offer

• Salary up to £45,000 per annum
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing food manufacturing business
• Supportive management team and collaborative culture

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about food quality, food safety and leading high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role so any applicants must have full right to work authorisation in the UK.