Quality Assurance Manager
The Sterling Choice - Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Were not going to bore you with buzzwords like fast-paced environment or blue-sky thinking. Heres the deal: We make food. A lot of it. Its flying off the shelves. And we need someone who knows how to keep standards tighter than a lid on a jar that wont budge. This role is for a Quality Assurance Manager with backbone. Youll take full ownership of quality across the sitefrom 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. Youll 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 youll actually do : Lead and develop a small-but-capable QA team Own HACCP, BRC, and retailer audits like a boss Create sampling plans that work in the real world Deal with deviations like they owe you money Ensure all quality systems and lab records are as clean as your conscience Influence production teams without shouting or bribing (though weve tried both) Youll 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 were looking for: Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or similar Experience in a food manufacturing QA or technical role Deep understanding of BRC and retailer CoPs Someone whos confident, credible, and doesnt rely on five PowerPoints to make a point Big on detail, low on drama Were not naming the product here. Thats deliberate. If we tell you what we make, youll think you know the business. You dont. Not yet. But if youre curious, experienced, and ready to step into a role where youll have real influencethen we should talk. Salary? 42k. Enough to make your mates in non-food QA wonder why theyre still doing it. No endless forms. No waffle. Just send your CV and well take it from there.55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc
Created: 2025-09-04