Quality Assurance Manager

-; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer in York and North Yorkshire is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee all aspects of quality management within their factory. The QA Manager will lead the team to ensure compliance with food safety standards and drive a culture of operational excellence. Candidates should have proven experience in technical leadership within food manufacturing and a strong understanding of food safety systems. Competitive benefits include 25 days of annual leave and a healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Employer pension contributions

Life assurance plan

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical leadership role within food manufacturing.
• Experience working with major UK retailers.
• Collaborative and resilient leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with BRC and major retailer standards.
• Support and manage allergen management and audits.
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints.

Skills

Technical leadership

Food safety systems knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of auditing tools

Education

Level 3 HACCP qualification

Food Safety qualification

Job description

Overview

Quality Assurance Manager

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, 08:00 - 16:00

Closing Date: Friday 2nd January 2025

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Rewards Benefits

• 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

About Us

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!

Application & Interview Process

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.