Head of Quality Assurance

Your new company We are seeking an experienced Head of Quality Assurance to lead the quality, technical and hygiene agenda for a global food manufacturing business. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, the role will help shape site strategy, operational priorities and performance, ensuring that food safety and quality are embedded in every decision. Working closely with Operations, Engineering and Production, the successful candidate will ensure that products, processes and manufacturing activities consistently meet legal, customer, food safety and company requirements.Your new role You will lead a team of 30 direct reports, set the quality strategy, strengthen standards across the organisation and build a proactive culture of food safety, compliance and continuous improvement.Develop and deliver the global quality assurance strategy in line with business objectives, regulatory obligations and customer expectations.Lead, coach and develop a team of 30 direct reports across the quality, technical and hygiene functions, setting clear priorities, standards, accountabilities and performance expectations.Maintain robust food safety and quality management systems across all relevant manufacturing operations.Ensure effective implementation, verification and continuous improvement of HACCP plans, prerequisite programmes and risk-based controls.Provide expert leadership on recognised food safety standards and certification requirements, including BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000, ISO ..... full job details .....