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QA Manager

Job description

🔒 Confidential Job Opportunity: Quality Manager | Food Sector 🔒

Location: [Norfolk]
Package:

  • Private Healthcare
  • 5% Pension Contribution
  • 38 Days Holiday inclusive of banks
  • C.£45k

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: As soon as you can

An innovative and fast-growing business within the food production sector is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and evolve its quality function across modern, high-tech facilities.

This organisation is at the forefront of sustainable FMCG work, utilising cutting-edge technology to produce fresh food in a scalable and environmentally responsible way. As they expand operations, they are now looking to strengthen their technical leadership with a dedicated quality professional.

This business is young (under 10 years old), forward-thinking, dynamic, and poses an excellent opportunity to grow in an environment thriving in a sector with a large valuation from a global bank!

The Role

The Quality Manager will take ownership of the Quality Management System and be a key driver in ensuring food safety, legal compliance, and product quality. This role will involve close collaboration across operations, technical, and supply chain functions, playing a central role in audits, continuous improvement, and the development of a quality-driven culture. You will report to a Technical Manager and work with a Technical Assistant working in tight knit Technical unit.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and maintain the site’s Quality Management System (QMS) in line with BRCGS, HACCP, and customer standards.

  • Lead preparation for third-party and customer audits, ensuring consistent compliance.

  • Monitor quality KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives across operations.

  • Conduct root cause analysis and manage non-conformance investigations and resolutions.

  • Build strong relationships across departments to embed a proactive food safety and quality culture.

  • Deliver internal training and support teams on quality procedures and regulatory updates.

  • Support innovation and new product development with robust quality input.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • A strong background in quality assurance or technical management within food manufacturing, fresh produce, or FMCG.

  • In-depth understanding of HACCP, BRCGS, food safety, and relevant UK/EU legislation.

  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and coach others.

  • Meticulous attention to detail, a data-driven mindset, and strong problem-solving abilities.

  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.

  • Degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science, Quality Management, or a related field (preferred).