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.