Quality Assurance Manager

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Sleaford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Sleaford, UK. In this permanent role, you will take ownership of quality performance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate should have experience in quality assurance, knowledge of food safety standards, and strong leadership skills. This opportunity offers a salary between £38,000 and £43,000 depending on experience, and requires full UK working rights. Join a team committed to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience within a UK food manufacturing quality assurance or technical role is essential.
• Strong leadership skills in supporting and developing teams.
• Proficiency in managing allergen and product testing programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide quality assurance to ensure compliance with BRCGS and legal requirements.
• Develop Quality, Hygiene, and Technical teams to meet objectives.
• Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Compliance with food safety standards

Analytical skills

Education

HACCP & Food Safety level 3

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager - Food manufacturing

Lincolnshire

Permanent | M-F

£38,000 - £43,000 d.o.e

This is a standout opportunity for a passionate Quality Assurance leader to take ownership of quality performance within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. You'll be at the heart of food safety, compliance and continuous improvement – empowering teams, strengthening systems, and ensuring every product meets the highest standards of safety, legality and quality.

What you'll be doing as the Quality Assurance Manager:

• Lead site-wide quality assurance to ensure full compliance with BRCGS, major retailer standards and legal requirements.
• Provide strong people leadership, supporting and developing Quality, Hygiene and Technical teams to deliver site objectives with confidence and consistency.
• Own allergen management and product testing programmes, ensuring robust controls, risk assessments and audit readiness in a high-risk environment.
• Investigate, manage and resolve customer complaints, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions that deliver lasting improvement.
• Maintain and continuously enhance the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring documentation, hygiene systems and factory standards remain current and effective.
• Support technical budget and resource planning, balancing compliance, capability and cost efficiency.
• Build trusted relationships across operations, supply chain and external stakeholders, acting as a key technical interface.
• Champion a culture of best practice, innovation and continuous improvement, embedding quality excellence at every level of the business.

What you'll need as the Quality Assurance Manager:

• Experience within a UK food manufacturing quality assurance or technical role is essential.
• HACCP & Food Safety level 3 as a minimum.
• Experience with working with major retailers.
• Own transport.
• Full UK working rights are required. No visas available.

If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements, please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on (phone number removed) for more information.