Senior QA Lead - Food Quality & Safety

Samworth Brothers; Coventry; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health discounts

Employee discount

Annual pay reviews

On-site parking

Training & growth

Job summary

Samworth Brothers is seeking a QA Manager to lead the site Quality Assurance team and ensure our food products meet safety, legal and quality standards daily. You will collaborate with Operations, Technical and other teams to drive continuous improvement and resolve issues promptly.

You'll champion HACCP, audits and supplier standards, coach QA colleagues, and act as the main contact for food safety across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a QA or technical role within food manufacturing.
• Understanding of food safety, quality systems and audits.
• Confidence leading teams and collaborating with production colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QA team across site operations.
• Act as the main point of contact for food safety and quality matters.
• Ensure quality systems meet customer, legal and company standards.
• Work closely with Operations to maintain strong quality and hygiene practices.
• Manage non-conformances, making sure actions are completed and closed out.
• Investigate quality, micro or process issues and agree clear outcomes.
• Support audits, inspections and customer visits.
• Help develop and maintain HACCP and food safety systems.
• Train, coach and develop QA colleagues and auditors.

Skills

QA Leadership

Food Safety

Quality Systems

Audits

Team Leadership

Attention to Detail

Job description

Samworth Brothers is seeking a QA Manager to lead the site Quality Assurance team and ensure our food products meet safety, legal and quality standards daily. You will collaborate with Operations, Technical and other teams to drive continuous improvement and resolve issues promptly.

You'll champion HACCP, audits and supplier standards, coach QA colleagues, and act as the main contact for food safety across the site.