Quality Assurance Manager / Food Manufacturing/ KentSalary: Up to 45,000 (based on experience, skills, and qualifications)Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 AM - 5:00 PM (with a 1-hour unpaid break)Our client is a leading name in the food production industry, specialising in fresh, ready-to-eat products. We are looking for a highly experienced and dynamic Quality Assurance Manager to lead their QA team, ensuring products meet the highest standards of safety, integrity, and quality to exceed customer expectations.Key Responsibilities:Team Management and LeadershipProactively manage and lead the QA team, including recruitment, training, performance reviews, and team development.Provide technical expertise and support to the team and other departments.Foster a culture of continuous improvement and effective teamwork.Product Quality and SafetyEnsure all products meet food safety, legal, quality, and customer requirements.Take ownership of quality issues, driving resolution and decision-making.Shift from a QC to a QA culture within the factory.Manage product assessments, internal audits, and compliance with safety standards.Investigate customer complaints, manage corrective actions, and ensure factory compliance.Who We''re Looking For:Minimum of 2 years of experience in a food-related technical or quality management role.Experience in a high-care, ready-to-eat environment, preferably with fresh produce.Qualifications in HACCP, Auditing, and Food Safety are advantageous.Strong ..... full job details .....