Quality Manager

Are you an experienced Senior QA, QA Supervisor or QA Team Leader looking to take the next big step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful manufacturing site on the outskirts of Lincoln, taking full responsibility for leading the site QA team and driving a strong food safety & quality culture.

You will:

Lead, support and develop the QA team, ensuring strong standards and consistent performance.
Maintain and continuously improve site food safety, quality systems and HACCP processes.
Prepare the site for audits and customer visits, making sure compliance is always up to date.
Oversee internal audits, trend data, investigate issues and drive meaningful corrective actions.
Champion quality culture across the site, improving awareness, behaviours and engagement.
Manage non‑conformances, root cause analysis and follow‑up actions.
Support NPD trials, sampling and technical documentation as needed.
Step in for the Technical Manager when required and represent the technical function confidently. This is a hands‑on, visible, and influential role where you'll shape standards, mentor your team, and continuously improve site performance.

What We're Looking For

Experience in a QA leadership role within food or FMCG manufacturing.
Level 3 Food Safety & Level 3 HACCP (or working towards).
Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, influence and drive standards.
Confident communicator who enjoys training others and engaging cross‑functional teams.
Competent with data analysis, auditing and continuous improvement.
Ability to travel between sites when required
Must be able to drive due to location.

Why Apply?

Big impact leadership role with autonomy
Supportive technical team and strong operational partnerships
Opportunity to step up from Senior QA / Team Leader into full site ownership
Fast‑growing products and investment across the site
Genuine focus on people, development and continuous improvement

If you're passionate about quality, love developing teams, and want to progress your career in a forward‑thinking manufacturing environment, we'd love to speak with you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

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