Senior QA Leader — Food Manufacturing & Compliance

Gregory Walker Associates; South Kirkby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK food manufacturing company is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance, food safety, and compliance. This hands-on role involves managing day-to-day quality systems, leading audits, and ensuring products meet regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Quality Manager in food manufacturing, strong knowledge of BRCGS and HACCP, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Opportunity to influence standards and performance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Manager or Senior QA role within food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of BRCGS standards, HACCP and food safety legislation.
• Confident communicator able to work effectively with production and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain site food safety and quality systems in line with BRCGS, HACCP and UK food legislation.
• Lead internal and external audits, including customer and third-party inspections.
• Oversee quality assurance activities across production, intake, processing and dispatch.

Skills

BRCGS standards

HACCP

Food safety legislation

Quality assurance

Leadership

Job description

A well-established UK food manufacturing company is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance, food safety, and compliance. This hands-on role involves managing day-to-day quality systems, leading audits, and ensuring products meet regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Quality Manager in food manufacturing, strong knowledge of BRCGS and HACCP, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment with competitive salary and benefits.