Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

Cambridge

Days

£40,000

***Additional Hours If Required***

We are looking for a motivated Quality Assurance Manager to join a well-established food manufacturing business with over 100 years of heritage. Reporting directly to the Technical Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and developing the site's Quality Management System while driving a strong food safety and quality culture across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QA professional looking to take ownership of food safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement activities within a growing and supportive organisation. The company is committed to employee development and offers ongoing training and career progression opportunities.

Role Description:

Lead and develop the QA and Hygiene teams, promoting a positive food safety and quality culture
Maintain and improve the Quality Management System in line with BRCGS and customer requirements
Manage HACCP, GMP, pest control, hygiene, and product testing programmes
Conduct internal audits and support external audits and customer visits
Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints, implementing corrective and preventive actions
Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the site
Ensure product traceability systems are maintained and recall readiness is upheld
Deliver compliance and food safety training across the business
Support the Technical Manager with technical projects, specifications, and site compliance activities
Promote customer requirements and quality standards throughout the organisation

Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years' experience within a Quality role, including team leadership responsibilities
HACCP Level 3 qualification (minimum)
Internal auditing experience
Strong knowledge of food safety, GMP, hygiene, and pest control programmes
Experience working within BRCGS accredited environments desirable
Milling or food manufacturing experience advantageous
Strong communication, organisation, and people management skills
Ability to analyse data, generate reports, and manage multiple priorities effectively
Full UK driving licence

In Return:

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Pension scheme and Life Assurance
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Free on-site parking
Opportunity to join an Investors in People accredited business focused on employee growth and development

If you are an experienced Quality professional looking for your next challenge within a secure and growing food manufacturing business, please apply with your CV for immediate consideration
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed