Quality Assurance Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee health cash back plan

GP access 24/7

Free on-site parking

Team environment

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA function at our Nottinghamshire site, ensuring compliance with customer, legal, food safety and quality standards.

The role collaborates with customers, retailers, production teams and senior management to uphold site standards. The successful candidate will manage the QA team, maintain robust quality systems, and drive continuous improvement in line with BRCGS and retailer requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading QA in food manufacturing or fresh produce.
• Proven track record with major UK retailers.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS and customer standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the QA team to uphold quality and food safety.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS and retailer codes of practice.
• Manage internal audits and corrective actions.
• Lead investigations into non-conformances and complaints.
• Review data to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain quality management systems and documentation.
• Oversee GMP, hygiene, calibration, traceability and food safety systems.
• Provide training to QA staff and operations teams.
• Support product quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

QA leadership

Retailer audits

BRCGS Food Safety

HACCP Level 3

Food Safety Level 3

Driving licence

Continuous improvement

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager

• Annual Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
• Location: NG22, Nottinghamshire
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead and develop the Quality Assurance function at our site. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with customer, legal, food safety, and quality standards across the business. The successful candidate will work closely with customers, retailers, production teams, and senior management to maintain and continuously improve site standards and compliance.

Day-to-day of the role

• Lead, manage, and develop the QA team to ensure robust quality and food safety standards are maintained.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS requirements and customer standards.
• Manage internal audit programmes and ensure corrective actions are completed effectively.
• Conduct gap analysis against retailer codes of practice, BRCGS standards, and customer requirements.
• Lead investigations into non-conformances, customer complaints, quality incidents, and product holds.
• Review quality data and trends, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain and improve site quality management systems and documentation.
• Ensure GMP, hygiene, glass and plastic, calibration, traceability, and food safety systems are implemented and monitored.
• Provide training and coaching to QA personnel and operational teams.
• Support product quality improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Manager, or senior QA leadership role within the food manufacturing or fresh produce sector.
• Experience working directly with major UK retailers.
• Strong working knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety Standard.
• Proven experience conducting gap analysis and implementing improvement plans.
• Experience managing customer audits and responding to retailer requirements.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• HACCP Level 3 (minimum).
• Food Safety Level 3 (minimum).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Desirable: Fresh produce experience, Internal Auditor qualification, experience with retailer standards, root cause analysis and continuous improvement training.

Benefits

• Employee health cash back plan.
• 24/7 access to GP and counselling.
• Free on-site parking.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.