Quality Assurance Manager

The Sterling Choice; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterling Choice is partnering with an established food manufacturing business in the West Midlands to recruit a hands-on QA Manager who can genuinely influence quality across a busy operation. You will lead and develop a skilled QA and laboratory team, driving improvements and owning day-to-day quality operations while shaping strategies for the site.

We are seeking candidates with solid QA experience in food manufacturing, strong HACCP knowledge, and practical lab competence.

Qualifications

• Experience within Quality Assurance in food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP and quality systems.
• Practical knowledge of laboratory processes and microbiology.
• A confident, approachable leader who enjoys developing people.
• Someone proactive, organised and comfortable challenging standards constructively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QA and laboratory team, setting direction and standards.
• Drive improvements and shape how quality operates day to day across a busy manufacturing operation.
• Take ownership of quality systems and lab processes.
• Develop and coach team members to reach their full potential.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

QA Management

HACCP

Laboratory Skills

Microbiology

People Leadership

Job description

Are you a Quality professional looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact?

We're working with an established food manufacturing business that's investing in its people, processes and facilities, creating an exciting opportunity for a hand-on QA Manager to join the team.

This isn't just about maintaining standards. It's an opportunity to take ownership, develop a team and play a key role in shaping quality across a busy manufacturing operation.

What makes this opportunity stand out?

• Real influence - The opportunity to drive improvements and shape how quality operates day to day.
• Investment & development - Join a business committed to strengthening its operations, facilities and people.
• People leadership - Lead, coach and develop an established QA and laboratory team.
• Autonomy & variety - A hands-on role combining technical expertise, team leadership and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for:

• Experience within Quality Assurance in food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP and quality systems.
• Practical knowledge of laboratory processes and microbiology.
• A confident, approachable leader who enjoys developing people.
• Someone proactive, organised and comfortable challenging standards constructively.

We're open to speaking with established QA Managers or ambitious QA Supervisors and QA Leads who are ready to take that next step.

Above all, we're looking for someone who leads from the front, brings a positive approach and takes pride in making things better.

Interested in exploring something new?