Quality Assurance Team Leader / Fresh Produce / Cambs
£35k
Are you an experienced fresh produce or food Quality Assurance professional looking for your next step? As a Quality Assurance Team Leader, you'll play a key role in ensuring product quality, food safety, and compliance with customer specifications.
The Role:
As QA Team Leader, you'll report to the Technical Manager, leading a high-performance QA team and ensuring operational excellence across all areas of food safety, quality, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure product quality & compliance - Work within the Quality Management System (QMS) to maintain food safety, legality, and customer requirements.
2. Lead internal audits - Conduct GMP, Glass, Hygiene, and other audits to ensure compliance, drive improvements, and follow up on non-conformances.
3. Champion food safety culture - Promote a strong Food Safety & Quality Culture across the business.
4. Manage testing & traceability - Oversee pesticide and microbiological testing, conduct mock recalls, and ensure robust traceability systems.
5. Data-driven decision making - Collate and analyse KPI data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
6. Customer complaint resolution - Investigate complaints, non-conformances, and implement corrective actions.
7. Mentor & develop the QA team - Provide training, coaching, and performance management to ensure consistency and accuracy.
8. Ensure audit readiness - Maintain high-quality standards, ensuring the site is always prepared for internal and external audits.
What We're Looking For:
1. Experience: Minimum 1 year in a QA role within fresh produce (2+ years desirable).
2. Qualifications: HACCP Level 1 (Level 2 preferred), Internal Auditor certification.
3. Skills: Strong attention to detail, numeracy, and problem-solving abilities.
4. Computer Literacy: Basic proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Navision (advanced skills desirable).
5. Leadership: Ability to mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
For further information please get in touch with Luan Harrison at MorePeople on 01780 480530 or email luan@morepeople.co.uk
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