Our client is an established, market-leading manufacturer of food products. As part of their continued growth and commitment to the highest food safety standards, they are seeking a proactive and driven Quality Assurance Manager to take overall ownership of the site’s Quality Assurance, Food Safety Management Systems, and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Be Doing

Drive the full implementation and ongoing operational adherence of the site's Food Safety and Quality Management System.
Serve as a core leader on the site HACCP team, taking ownership of HACCP plan maintenance and ensuring strict site compliance with BRCGS / GFSI food safety frameworks.
Supervise, train, and mentor a team of QA Assistants, ensuring standardized product inspection methods, in-process checks, and lab testing procedures.
Ensure all manufactured product batches meet strict internal quality benchmarks, national statutory regulations, and client-specific parameters.
Lead formal investigations into customer complaints or product discrepancies, establishing robust corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans.
Audit plant hygiene practices, sanitation schedules, and processing environments; design and deliver practical GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) training for production personnel.
Oversee raw material/packaging incoming inspections, laboratory equipment calibrations, and routine analytical testing.

What We're Looking For

University degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or a related MQF Level 6 (or equivalent) scientific discipline.
Experience within a food manufacturing environment or a similar QA role is advantageous
Proven team management capabilities with an organized, methodical approach to site procedures.
Excellent technical problem-solving capabilities, high attention to detail, and proficiency in report writing and documentation drafting.
Fluent in English with strong interpersonal skills; ability to maintain high quality standards under dynamic, deadline-driven production schedules.

Benefits

Health Insurance

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Quality Manager (Food Production)

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