Quality Assurance Manager

Humdinger; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A snacks manufacturer in North Kesteven is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee quality management in their nut snacking factory. The role requires strong expertise in food safety systems and proven leadership abilities. Responsibilities include managing quality teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving continuous improvement practices. Ideal candidates should have Level 3 HACCP certifications and experience in food manufacturing, offering numerous employee benefits including a pension plan and healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

4% employer and 5% employee pension plan

Life assurance plan x4 basic salary

Healthcare cash plan with value over £400 each year

Qualifications

• Ensure compliance with BRC and major retailer standards.
• Support the Technical Manager with budgets and resource planning.
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of quality management in the nut snacking factory.
• Manage and develop the Quality, Hygiene, and Technical staff.
• Drive a culture of best practice, innovation, and operational excellence.

Skills

Experience in a technical leadership role within food manufacturing

Strong knowledge of food safety systems and regulatory compliance

Collaborative leadership and excellent communication skills

Excellent working knowledge of Auditing & CI tools / techniques

Education

Level 3 HACCP and Food Safety qualifications

Job description

Humdinger, Heckington

We're seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to take the lead for all aspects of quality management within our nut snacking factory. The QA Manager will provide quality management & leadership to team members across all departments providing knowledge, experience, motivation, support and advice to deliver line, area & site objectives.

Position type: Full time, permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1600

Closing Date: Friday 2nd January 2025

• Ensure compliance with BRC and major retailer standards
• Support the Technical Manager in managing and developing a team including Quality, Hygiene, and Technical staff
• Support and manage allergen management, product testing, and audit readiness
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints.
• Keep the Quality Management System (QMS) up to date and compliant and update and maintain hygiene and factory documentation.
• Support the Technical Manager to manage budgets and plan resources to meet financial targets.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Drive a culture of best practice, innovation, and operational excellence
• Proven experience in a technical leadership role within food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of food safety systems and regulatory compliance
• Level 3 HACCP and Food Safety qualifications
• Experience working with UK major retailers (e.g., Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s)
• A collaborative, resilient leader with excellent communication skills
• Excellent working knowledge of Auditing & CI tools / techniques
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 4% employer and 5% employee pension plan
• Life assurance plan x4 basic salary
• Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle to work and electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Healthcare cash plan via paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year

At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it!

Please apply online via our careers portal create your account, upload your CV, and answer all requested questions. You will then be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team and, if progressed, enter a two stage interview process at our Heckington site, including a factory tour and the opportunity to meet the team.

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage.