QA Manager
Annual Salary: up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: North Wales
Job Type: Full-timeWe are seeking a QA Manager to oversee our Quality and Compliance. This role is crucial as the gatekeeper of product quality and champion of factory visit-ready status. You will lead the Quality Assurance team and ensure the delivery of QA outputs and activities, including complaint investigations and taste panel regimes.
Day-to-day of the role:
Lead the Quality Assurance team, fostering team development and succession planning.
Coordinate and deliver technical training, including metal detector, allergen, and labelling training.
Support the achievement and maintenance of A grade BRCGS, assisting with preparation and coordination.
Drive factory visit-ready status and coordinate corrective action reports from external audits.
Manage the internal audit schedule, ensuring completion and effective closure of non-conformances.
Serve as a HACCP Team Member/Deputy Lead and participate in TACCP/VACCP teams.
Coordinate mock recalls and complaint investigations, ensuring timely resolution.
Drive product quality and food safety through GMP auditing and trend reduction.
Liaise with NPD and attend meetings to represent the QA function.
Implement procedural documentation and conduct factory training as needed.
Attend customer quality panels and technical handovers.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar technical role within the food industry.
High level of accuracy and excellent administrative skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with food hygiene and HACCP qualifications.
Knowledge of retailer Codes of Practice (e.g., Tesco, Sainsbury's, CO-OP) is desirable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to motivate a team.
Strong time management skills and the initiative to complete tasks effectively.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Supportive and dynamic work environment.To apply for this QA Manager position, please do apply at your earliest convenience to be considered for an immediate interview