Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

Aldi UK, Atherstone, England

We are looking for an experienced Quality/Food Technical Manager to lead quality assurance and technical teams, driving change and bringing products to market in a fast‑paced retail environment.

• Lead a team of Quality Assurance Assistants and manage a high‑performing technical team.
• Drive data‑driven decision making and commercially sound technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with EU and UK food legislation and maintain safe, legal, and quality products.
• Deliver projects on time and influence stakeholders across the supply chain.
• Apply strong industry network and experience in a cross‑functional FMCG setting.

• Science degree (or equivalent).
• Level 3 HACCP or equivalent.
• Extensive technical experience in retail, manufacturing, food service or quality assurance.
• Current technical/quality management role and experience managing a technical/quality team.
• Demonstrated ability at meeting customers’ needs through innovation.
• Strong commercial and customer awareness with the ability to respond to market change.
• Experience in product safety, crisis and incident management.
• Effective supplier management, including KPI and technical review processes.
• Proficient communicator, written and verbal.
• Team player who builds mutually beneficial relationships.
• Cross‑functional working skills.
• Ability to analyse complex information and summarise it with impact.
• Dynamic, versatile and influential at all levels.

• Salary starting at £61,985 rising to £95,655.
• 12‑month fixed‑term contract.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days per week.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• In‑office flexi‑time.
• Full training provided.
• Private employee medical insurance after 4 years.
• Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year.
• Long service rewards.
• Access to My Benefits – a range of discounts and benefits for you and your family, including a bike‑to‑work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, free will, travel and gym memberships.
• Free, 24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi colleagues and their children under the age of 16.

* You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location.

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment where collaboration, respect and fairness are essential.

* Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Quality Assurance

Industries:
Retail