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Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where food safety, quality, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything you do? We are looking for a QA Manager to lead our Quality Assurance function at our Bodmin site. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, legality, quality, and traceability while developing a high-performing QA team. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the site QA team, ensuring appropriate skills, knowledge, and resources are in place. Support production teams in delivering products that consistently meet specification. Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), concessions, customer complaints, and associated investigations. Drive effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions. Monitor and manage site Technical and Quality KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement. Oversee swabbing and sampling programmes, ensuring all activities are completed on time and any out-of-specification results are addressed. Lead the site's GMP audit programme and support customer and third-party audits. Ensure completion of actions arising from internal and external audits. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, food safety, and quality excellence. Build strong working relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customers and agencies. Champion health and safety standards across the department. About You We're looking for someone who can balance attention to detail with strong leadership and decision-making skills. You will ideally have: Experience in a Quality Assurance or Technical role within the food manufacturing industry. Experience conducting internal audits. Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and GMP standards. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to make informed decisions quickly in relation to food safety, legality, and quality. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) experience. Good IT and reporting skills. A collaborative, team-oriented approach with a passion for developing others. Qualifications Essential: Level 3 Food Safety qualification (or working towards). Level 3 HACCP qualification (or working towards). Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English, Maths, and Science. Desirable: Food-related degree or at least three years' experience within the food industry. Formal Sensory Analysis qualification. Qualification in Microbiology. Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a business committed to delivering safe, high-quality products. You'll be part of a supportive team environment where continuous improvement, professional development, and operational excellence are valued every day. Benefits Competitive salary Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Health and wellbeing initiatives Employee discount platform Training and development opportunities Career progression within a leading food manufacturing business Support for professional qualifications and ongoing learning Friendly and collaborative team culture Free on-site parking What You'll Gain The opportunity to lead and shape the site's Quality Assurance function A key leadership role influencing food safety, quality, and operational excellence Exposure to customer and third-party audits in a highly regulated environment The chance to develop and mentor a talented QA team A culture that values continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability If you're an experienced QA professional with a passion for food safety, quality excellence, and team leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us continue delivering products our customers can trust. Apply today and help us drive food safety and quality standards to the next level. Apply Pilgrim’s Europe Other Sectors and Industries 57 Jobs The company is part of Company Profile In Short Industry Consumer Goods & FMCG Founded 2023 Location Uxbridge Company size 1000+ About Us At Pilgrim’s Europe, we are united by our collective vision: to be the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members, fueling growth for our customers and partners and leading the way on sustainability. We work with 17,000+ of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Pilgrim’s Europe builds on the existing unity of our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses. Together, through our unrivalled capabilities, skills and services, we can drive greater synergies and deliver long-term sustainable growth. We combine industry leading fresh pork, lamb and chicken with some of the best-known and most popular brands. Our portfolio includes authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. As Pilgrim’s Europe we can provide even greater opportunities for our colleagues, suppliers, customers and consumers, building on our rich heritage and strong foundations to ensure a successful future. 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