Quality Assurance Manager (QA Manager)

We’re recruiting for an experienced QA Manager to join a fast-paced food manufacturing site within the Food to Go sector.

 

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong QA or Technical background who enjoys being close to the operation, leading a team and making sure food safety, quality and customer standards are consistently delivered.

 

You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the QA team and quality systems across site, working closely with Operations and Technical to resolve issues, drive standards and support continuous improvement.

 

What you’ll be doing:

  • Leading, coaching and developing the site QA team
  • Acting as a key contact for food safety and quality matters
  • Ensuring quality systems meet customer, legal and company requirements
  • Working closely with Production to maintain high quality and hygiene standards
  • Managing non-conformances and ensuring corrective actions are closed out
  • Investigating quality, microbiological and process issues
  • Supporting audits, inspections and customer visits
  • Developing and maintaining HACCP and food safety systems

 

What we’re looking for:

You’ll have previous experience in a QA or Technical role within food manufacturing, along with a good understanding of food safety, quality systems and audits.

 

You’ll also be confident leading people and working closely with production teams. A calm, practical approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate standards effectively across different levels of the business will be important.

 

Experience within chilled, ready-to-eat or Food to Go manufacturing would be particularly relevant.

 

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Job information

  • Job reference: #3669055
  • Location: Leicestershire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: FMCG
  • Salary: £40k - 50k per year
  • Published: September 10, 2026
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