Quality Assurance Team Manager

Description

The Oval Partnership is currently supporting a B–Corp accredited, specialist food and nutrition business to recruit a Quality Assurance (QA) Team Manager. Reporting to the Head of Quality, the QA Manager role is split between people development, onsite operational excellence, and international 3rd party co – manufacturer management; ensuring effective Root Cause Analysis and investigations are completed in relation to customer complaints and non–conformances.

Key Responsibilities of the Quality Assurance (QA) Team Manager:

Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of three direct reports. Onsite QA & Food Safety: Act as the HACCP Team Leader for the Liverpool production plant, driving GMP excellence and auditing standards. Co–Manufacturer Management: Oversee quality relationships across European co–manufacturers, leading non–conformance and complaint investigations using structured RCA. Industrialisation Support: Ensure QA presence at trials and 1st/2nd production runs. Audit Readiness: Support the wider business in maintaining readiness for internal and external audits What We Are Looking For:

A Natural Coach: Proven experience in leading, motivating, and developing individuals. Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of QMS, GMP, HACCP, and FSSC 22000 requirements within a food manufacturing environment. Problem Solvers: Experience leading quality investigations and utilising structured Root Cause Analysis. Travel Flexibility: Willingness and availability to travel internationally (primarily Europe) at relatively short notice, typically at least once a month, to attend trials and audit co–manufacturers. Education: A university degree (Microbiology, Chemistry, or Food Sciences preferred) or equivalent industry experience. Benefits include:

Bonus scheme. Hybrid working with flexible hours 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown. Excellent pension scheme (up to 10% employer matched contribution). Private healthcare

Ad ID: 5418859985