Quality Assurance Manager
Posted 5 days ago by D R Newitt Recruitment
£45,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Cheshire East, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of QA Manager involves ensuring food safety and quality standards within a leading chilled foods manufacturer in Cheshire. The position requires a strong understanding of BRC, HACCP, and food safety standards, along with the ability to lead a QA team and manage internal audits. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers exposure to iconic UK brands in a supportive environment. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, from 08:30 to 17:00.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and continuously improve the site’s Quality Management System in line with BRC, customer, and internal standards.
- Lead internal audits (GMP and systems) and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
- Oversee the investigation and closure of customer complaints and non-conformances.
- Ensure robust QA team coverage and support team development.
- Lead customer visits and external audits, ensuring audit readiness at all times.
- Collaborate with suppliers, service providers, and cross-functional teams on technical matters.
- Support product trials, validations, and improvement projects to drive product quality and compliance.
- Maintain high hygiene, food safety, and pest control standards across the site.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in a QA or Technical Management role within food manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of BRC, HACCP, GMP, and food safety legislation.
- Level 3 Food Safety and Level 3 HACCP (minimum).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Confident in using Microsoft Office and QA documentation systems.
Salary (Rate): £45,000.00 yearly
City: Cheshire East
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Are you a passionate QA or Technical Manager who thrives on ensuring the very best in food safety and quality? Do you have a strong understanding of BRC, HACCP, and food safety standards ? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! I'm recruiting for a QA Manager on behalf of a leading chilled foods manufacturer in Cheshire. This role will provide you huge exposure to some of the UK's most iconic brands as well as being a supportive and inclusive environment.
About the role: 12 month FTC
Salary: £45,000 + Benefits
Location: Cheshire
Hours: 08.30 - 5pm Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and continuously improve the site’s Quality Management System in line with BRC, customer, and internal standards.
- Lead internal audits (GMP and systems) and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
- Oversee the investigation and closure of customer complaints and non-conformances .
- Ensure robust QA team coverage and support team development.
- Lead customer visits and external audits , ensuring audit readiness at all times.
- Collaborate with suppliers, service providers, and cross-functional teams on technical matters.
- Support product trials, validations, and improvement projects to drive product quality and compliance.
- Maintain high hygiene, food safety, and pest control standards across the site.
What they're looking for:
- Proven experience in a QA or Technical Management role within food manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of BRC, HACCP, GMP, and food safety legislation .
- Level 3 Food Safety and Level 3 HACCP (minimum).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Confident in using Microsoft Office and QA documentation systems.
If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and make a real impact in a growing food business, I’d love to hear from you.