Senior QA Manager

2 Sisters Food Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Senior QA Manager to oversee food production quality assurance. This role requires leading a team of Shift Technologists and Quality Controllers, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, conducting audits, and documenting processes. Candidates should have significant experience in a technical/quality role within manufacturing, along with Advanced Food Safety and Intermediate HACCP qualifications. Excellent leadership and organizational skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Company pension scheme

Company sick pay – after qualifying period

Free onsite parking

Exclusive employee discount platform

Employee assistance programme

Wisdom wellbeing app

Grocery Aid access

Qualifications

• Prior experience of leading a technical/quality team in a manufacturing environment.
• Proactive and highly organised, able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills to interact with colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of Shift Technologists and Quality Controllers.
• Ensuring adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Maintaining robust documentation from incoming materials to finished product.
• Investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions.
• Acting as a key contact for customer and BRC audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Advanced Food Safety

Intermediate HACCP

Job description

The Senior QA Manager is responsible for ensuring that all food production adheres to safety, regulatory, and customer requirements. Leading a team of Shift Technologists and QAs, this role is hands‑on and emphasises compliance, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing your team of Shift Technologists and Quality Controllers, working to ensure all food is produced to the agreed standards and specifications
• Ensuring all food safety and hygiene standards are always adhered to, and that all colleagues are aware of their responsibilities
• Maintaining a robust system for documentation, from incoming materials through to finished product
• Investigating incidents and non-conformance and putting corrective actions in place
• Being a key contact for customer and BRC audits

Qualifications

• Prior experience of leading a technical/quality team in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced Food Safety and Intermediate HACCP qualifications
• Proactive and highly organised, able to prioritise a busy workload in a fast‑paced environment
• Good communications skills, able to work well with colleagues at all levels

This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented quality professional with strong leadership skills and a background in food production quality assurance.

Company

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We are committed to delivering high‑quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co‑op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose. As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Company sick pay – after qualifying period
• Free onsite parking
• Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Wisdom wellbeing app
• Grocery Aid – employees access to counselling