QA Team Leader – Food Manufacturing
Ilminster, Somerset
Circa £34,000
Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
Ready to take the next step in Quality Assurance?
We’re looking for a proactive QA Team Leader to join our Technical team at our food manufacturing site near Ilminster.
If you have food manufacturing experience, a keen eye for detail and a passion for product quality and food safety, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills and make a real impact.
Working closely with Production and Technical colleagues, you’ll help maintain high standards, support audit compliance and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
What you’ll be doing
- Ensuring products meet quality specifications and food safety standards.
- Investigating out-of-specification products and supporting corrective actions.
- Coordinating GMP audits and supporting internal and external audits.
- Monitoring KPIs and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Supporting the day-to-day running of the QA team, including absence and holiday cover.
- Working collaboratively with Production to maintain quality and operational efficiency.
What we’re looking for
- Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
- A flexible, organised approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
- Team leadership experience is desirable.
- Food Safety, HACCP or Internal Auditing qualifications are an advantage.
What’s in it for you?
Enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including:
- Company bonus scheme.
- Enhanced pension contributions.
- Private health insurance.
- Life assurance and critical illness cover.
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
- Employee discounts and Employee Assistance Programme.
- On-site parking, free fruit and potatoes.
- Flu vaccinations, long-service celebrations and a refer-a-friend scheme.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a supportive, knowledgeable Technical team working across three sites, with the opportunity to contribute ideas, improve standards and help deliver great-quality products.
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QA Team Leader in Ilminster employer: Manucomm Recruitment
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