Quality Assurance Manager

Overview

Quality Assurance Manager – Farnham. Mon-Fri, 9:00am-5:30pm. Permanent role. Up to £45,000.Active Staff are proud to be representing a growing manufacturing company where people are at the heart of the business. The Quality Assurance Manager will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity, quality and safety of products.Benefits

Private Health Assurance and InsurancePerformance-based bonusIncome ProtectionEnhanced Family LeaveOn-site GymMonthly Health and Wellbeing Contribution (£60)Health and Wellbeing SchemeResponsibilities

Lead business-wide QA processes, ensuring food safety and product quality compliance.Define and enforce quality and food safety standards across all production lines.Manage consumer and retail complaints with timely and effective resolutions.Develop proactive risk management strategies relating to product and regulatory risks.Own and maintain HACCP plans, manage incidents, and drive continuous improvement.Coach and support on-site Quality Champions to uphold QA best practices.Conduct internal audits and ensure certification standards (ISO, GFSI, FDA) are maintained.Collaborate with suppliers to ensure all inputs meet safety and quality specifications.Lead root cause analysis and corrective action planning for technical issues.Champion continuous improvement using lean principles (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen).Work cross-functionally to build strong internal and external QA partnerships.Requirements / Qualifications

Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive with a background in improving QA systems.Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a continuous improvement focus.Experience in food, wellness, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and international compliance standards.Confident in managing supplier relationships and conducting performance reviews.Proven experience in building and leading teams in a manufacturing setting.Food Safety and HACCP Level 3 (required)Degree in Chemical, Food Science or related biological science (desirable)Qualified Lead Assessor/Auditor ..... full job details .....