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Date Added: Mon 24/02/2025

QA Manager

West Midlands, DY7, UK
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Company: THE OVAL PARTNERSHIP

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £50000 - £55000/annum

Join Our Team as a Site Quality Manager!

Are you a food safety champion with a passion for driving quality standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? Do you thrive on leading teams, inspiring a quality-first culture, and ensuring compliance with the highest industry standards? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Us

We are committed to producing high-quality, safe, and compliant food products. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Site Quality Manager to lead our Quality Assurance team, ensuring legal, third-party, and customer compliance while fostering a strong food safety culture across the site.

What You'll Be Doing

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Leading & Developing the QA Team - Inspire, train, and mentor a multidisciplinary team to drive a strong quality mindset and ensure compliance across all functions.

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Driving Food Safety Culture - Promote best practices and accountability, ensuring every department is aligned with food safety and quality standards.

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Managing Compliance & Audits - Work alongside the Technical Compliance Manager to prepare for and lead third-party and customer audits, implementing corrective actions where necessary.

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Continuous Improvement - Implement robust monitoring systems and drive continuous improvements in food safety, quality, and authenticity.

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Collaboration & Communication - Act as the primary contact for quality matters, working with customers, local authorities, and third-party auditors.

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Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions - Identify and resolve non-conformances, ensuring long-term, effective solutions are in place.

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Product Compliance & Validation - Oversee daily quality checks, including weight control, recipe validation, and microbiological testing.

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Environmental Monitoring & Pest Control - Manage site hygiene, listeria management, and pest control programs to the highest standards.

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Customer Complaints Management - Lead thorough investigations and ensure swift resolution with robust corrective actions.

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Cross-Department Collaboration - Work closely with Technical, Operations, Procurement, and Commercial teams to meet business objectives.

What We're Looking For

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Degree in Food Science or related discipline (preferred).

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Experience at a mid/senior technical level within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

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Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.

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In-depth knowledge of BRCGS global standards, HACCP, and UK retailer Codes of Practice.

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Experience in high-care/high-risk food categories such as ready-to-eat protein-based products.

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Proven ability to manage audits, corrective actions, and compliance programs.

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Strong communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

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Excellent attention to detail, proactive mindset, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Why Join Us?

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Be part of a forward-thinking company that values food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

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Work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your leadership will make a real impact.

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Opportunities for professional growth and development in a company that invests in its people.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team that makes a difference in food quality and safety, apply today
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