Quality Assurance Manager

We re not going to bore you with buzzwords like fast-paced environment or blue-sky thinking. Here s the deal:We make food. A lot of it. It s flying off the shelves. And we need someone who knows how to keep standards tighter than a lid on a jar that won t budge. This role is for a Quality Assurance Manager with backbone. You ll take full ownership of quality across the site - from raw material intake to final product leaving the building with a smile and a certificate of analysis. No hiding behind spreadsheets here. This is hands-on, sleeves-up quality leadership. You ll run the QA team, manage the labs, keep the paperwork legit, and make sure we stay several steps ahead of any pesky auditors or customer complaints. What you ll actually do: Lead and develop a small-but-capable QA teamOwn HACCP, BRC, and retailer audits like a bossCreate sampling plans that work in the real worldDeal with deviations like they owe you moneyEnsure all quality systems and lab records are as clean as your conscienceInfluence production teams without shouting or bribing (though we ve tried both) You ll be the person who sees the problem coming before it arrives, corrects it before it escalates, and documents it before anyone else has even noticed. What we re looking for: Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or similarExperience in a food manufacturing QA or technical roleDeep understanding of BRC and retailer CoPsSomeone who s confident, credible, and doesn t rely on five PowerPoints ..... full job details .....