We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Lead to oversee and enhance the quality control processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role involves leading a dedicated team to ensure all products meet industry standards, customer expectations, and legal requirements. You'll be at the forefront of maintaining compliance, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of quality.

Full Time, Permanent Role, Monday to Friday, 08:00am - 17:00pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, including customer requirements, regulatory guidelines, and relevant certification.
• Oversee and maintain HACCP protocols, assessing risks and implementing controls for new processes, products, or materials.
• Work closely with production teams to maintain high-quality standards and traceability in all aspects of manufacturing.
• Investigate and resolve internal and external quality concerns, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Support audit preparations and host external audits, ensuring non-conformance issues are addressed and resolved efficiently.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to uphold quality expectations and improve processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the QA team, ensuring they have the necessary skills and training to excel in their roles.
• Manage laboratory testing processes, analyse results, and oversee corrective actions in collaboration with operational teams.
• Monitor key quality metrics, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain product specifications, packaging standards, and labelling requirements.
• Organise and lead product quality assessments, including benchmarking and panel evaluations.

Essential Requirements:

• Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification.
• Level 2 HACCP certification.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing and working with major retailers.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage and communicate across teams.

Desirable Requirements:

• Level 3 HACCP qualification.

If you're passionate about quality and want to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to take the next step in your career.