Quality Assurance Manager - FMCG Manufacturing

Location: Worcestershire

Quality Assurance Manager - FMCG Manufacturing
📍 Worcestershire

An established and growing manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead site quality and compliance activities within a fast-paced production environment.

This is a highly visible role with responsibility for maintaining and improving quality systems, audit readiness, product compliance, and operational standards across the site.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing and developing the site Quality Management System
Leading HACCP reviews and site risk assessments
Coordinating internal audits and supporting external audits/customer visits
Driving GMP, hygiene, and continuous improvement standards
Managing investigations, non-conformances, CAPAs, and root cause analysis
Overseeing SOP control and quality documentation processes
Supporting supplier and packaging quality investigations
Leading and developing a quality team within a busy manufacturing operation

Candidate Profile

We are interested in speaking with candidates from a variety of regulated or high-volume manufacturing sectors, including:

Food manufacturing
FMCG
Pharmaceutical
Personal care
Cosmetics
Other high-care or highly regulated production environments

Direct sector experience is beneficial but not essential where candidates can demonstrate strong transferable quality and compliance expertise.

Key Requirements

Suitable applicants will ideally possess:

Proven experience within a QA or technical leadership role
Strong understanding of BRC standards and leading audit preparation
Experience managing internal and external audits
HACCP qualification with practical implementation experience
Knowledge of QMS management and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong problem-solving and corrective action experience
Previous people management and stakeholder engagement experience
A hands-on approach with the ability to work closely with operational teams

Additional Information

Experience working within a BRC-accredited manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
HACCP Level 3 minimum preferred;
Level 4 advantageous.
The role combines both operational shop-floor presence and quality systems management responsibilities.
Candidates should be comfortable leading teams, managing compliance activities, and supporting a strong quality culture across site.

This opportunity would suit an ambitious quality professional looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic manufacturing business. Please contact Rick @smart4 sciences for more info