Quality Assurance Manager

W Talent are exclusively representing a food manufacturing business who are looking to recruit a Quality Assurance Manager to join their team.

This is a site-based role in the Bradford area, responsible for overseeing the Quality Assurance function and maintaining high standards of food safety, quality, legality and hygiene across the operation.

The role would suit an experienced QA professional who enjoys a hands-on manufacturing environment, leading a team and working closely with Production and Operations to maintain and improve standards.

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Manager will oversee the day-to-day QA function, supporting the team and ensuring quality systems and processes are consistently followed across the site.

Working closely with Production, Operations and senior management, the role will involve maintaining the QMS, managing audits and non-conformances, supporting HACCP and food safety standards, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support the Quality Assurance team
Manage the day-to-day QA function and priorities
Maintain and improve the Quality Management System
Ensure compliance with SALSA and relevant food safety, quality and legal standards
Support HACCP reviews and food safety initiatives
Investigate non-conformances, quality issues and customer complaints
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
Manage internal audit programmes covering GMP, hygiene, CCPs and quality systems
Support external audits, customer visits and inspections
Monitor quality trends, KPIs, complaints and testing results
Verify CCPs and quality controls are effectively implemented
Support validation and verification activities
Coach and train production teams on food safety, hygiene and quality standards
Support supplier quality investigations and corrective actions
Work closely with Production and Operations to resolve quality issues
Promote a strong food safety, hygiene and continuous improvement culture
Identify opportunities to improve quality systems and processes

Key Requirements

Experience managing or supervising Quality Assurance within a food manufacturing environment
Experience working within a SALSA-accredited manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of food safety legislation and Quality Management Systems
HACCP Level 3 or above
Food Safety Level 3 or above
Internal auditing experience
Strong investigation and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Confident working with and influencing Production and Operations teams
Experience leading, coaching or developing QA teams

Advantageous Requirements

Familiarity with BRCGS or experience working within a BRCGS-accredited environment
Experience managing customer complaints and CAPA programmes
Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques
Supplier quality experience

Experience with environmental monitoring or microbiological testing
Understanding of Health & Safety management systems

Details & Benefits

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
Permanent, full-time
Site-based - Bradford area
Bonus scheme
Training and development opportunities

If you have a background in Quality Assurance within food manufacturing and are looking for a hands-on management opportunity where you can make a real impact on quality, food safety and continuous improvement, please apply directly to Molly Rushby at W Talent