QA Manager

QA Manager in Uttoxeter (ST14), ST14 | Talent Solutions Staffing UK My career My jobs MA My account Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers QA Auditor Pilgrim’s Europe Osmaston, Ashbourne (DE6), DE6 1HA 2 days ago Divisional Quality Manager Vectis Recruitment Limited Birmingham (B1) From £65,000 to £75,000 per annum plus benefits 1 month ago Supplier Quality Engineer Morson Edge Wolverhampton (WV10) £28.00 - 37.22 per hour + Holiday Pay 1 month ago Quality Manager INNOV8 SYNERGY Talent Management Ltd Kingswinford (DY6) From £48,000 to £55,000 per annum pension, benefits, career plan 3 weeks ago Quality Manager Sigma Blowers Green, Dudley (DY1), DY1 1HP £50000 - £60000 per annum + bonus, pension 1 month ago Quality Manager Prince Personnel Limited St. Georges, Telford (TF2), TF2 9TW Up to £60,000 per annum 1 month ago Quality Manager ASC Connections Ltd Pride Park, Derby (DE24), DE24 8XL Up to £55000 per annum + bonus, midday finish on a Friday 6 hours ago NEW Supplier Quality Engineer M/F Safran Wolverhampton (WV1), WV1 Negotiable 1 month ago Quality Engineer Recruit4Staff (Wrexham) Ltd. 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Working closely with the Head of Technical and wider site leadership team, you will lead the QA function, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure the business consistently meets customer, retailer, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Food Safety & Quality Systems Lead and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS). Ensure compliance with food safety, legality, authenticity, and quality standards. Maintain robust systems for traceability, product release, document control, calibration, internal auditing, and non-conforming product management. Ensure the site remains audit-ready at all times. Customer & Retailer Compliance Manage compliance against retailer and customer codes of practice. Lead customer audits, site visits, and certification audits. Drive effective closure of audit findings and customer actions. Stay ahead of evolving customer and industry requirements. Quality Performance Lead initiatives to reduce customer complaints and quality defects. Analyse quality trends and identify opportunities for improvement. Drive a proactive approach to root cause analysis and corrective actions. Challenge performance and standards where improvements are required. Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop the QA team. Build technical capability through training and mentoring. Create a high-performing culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement. Support succession planning and team development. Continuous Improvement Drive food safety and quality culture programmes across the site. Lead quality improvement projects that enhance customer satisfaction and operational performance. Ensure lessons learned from audits, complaints, incidents, and investigations are embedded into business processes. Risk & Incident Management Lead investigations into food safety and quality incidents. Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action programmes. Escalate significant risks appropriately and take decisive action when standards are at risk. Exercise authority to stop production where food safety, legality, or quality could be compromised. About You We're looking for a quality professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills. Essential Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. HACCP Level 3 qualification (Level 4 desirable). Internal Audit qualification. Experience working within a BRCGS-certified food manufacturing environment. Previous experience leading and developing QA teams. Strong knowledge of food safety and quality management systems. Proven experience managing customer and third-party audits. Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills. Strong communication and influencing capabilities. Desirable Experience working with major UK retailers. Lead Auditor qualification. Experience driving food safety culture initiatives. Track record of delivering customer complaint reduction programmes. Experience developing technical and quality teams. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a business committed to quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. You'll have the opportunity to influence site-wide standards, lead a talented quality team, and play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding products to customers. Apply today to take the next step in your Quality and Technical career. #2sfgh Apply Talent Solutions Staffing UK Other Sectors and Industries 10 Jobs The company is part of Company Profile In Short Industry HR & Recruitment Founded 1995 Location UK Company size 251-1000 About Us Jefferson Wells delivers solutions and experienced talent to solve emerging challenges in Risk & Compliance, Finance & Accounting, Business Optimisation, and Tax Services. Our mission is to deliver value-based client results through the deep expertise and agility of our people.  Jefferson Wells is part of the ManpowerGroup family of companies. Culture. Opportunity. Development. Our commitment to our people is a critical part of our success, and our leaders ensure that development is part of our culture for each of our professionals. Our organisation focuses on attracting and retaining high-quality talent for the long term and creating an environment that provides challenging new adventures for our people to reach their full potential. Want to work for Jefferson Wells? We are always looking for talented professionals with a bakground from engineering, finance or recruitment. With almost 300 employees, of which over 200 consultants with expertise in engineering and finance, we create value for our clients every day. Jefferson Wells is of and for specialists. We strive to create a strong professional environment, and offer our consultants interesting assignments with leading companies. Similar Qa Manager Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers QA Auditor Pilgrim’s Europe Osmaston, Ashbourne (DE6), DE6 1HA 2 days ago Divisional Quality Manager Vectis Recruitment Limited Birmingham (B1) From £65,000 to £75,000 per annum plus benefits 1 month ago Supplier Quality Engineer Morson Edge Wolverhampton (WV10) £28.00 - 37.22 per hour + Holiday Pay 1 month ago Quality Manager INNOV8 SYNERGY Talent Management Ltd Kingswinford (DY6) From £48,000 to £55,000 per annum pension, benefits, career plan 3 weeks ago Quality Manager Sigma Blowers Green, Dudley (DY1), DY1 1HP £50000 - £60000 per annum + bonus, pension 1 month ago Quality Manager Prince Personnel Limited St. Georges, Telford (TF2), TF2 9TW Up to £60,000 per annum 1 month ago Quality Manager ASC Connections Ltd Pride Park, Derby (DE24), DE24 8XL Up to £55000 per annum + bonus, midday finish on a Friday 6 hours ago NEW Supplier Quality Engineer M/F Safran Wolverhampton (WV1), WV1 Negotiable 1 month ago Quality Engineer Recruit4Staff (Wrexham) Ltd. 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