At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the QA team to ensure food safety and quality excellence.
- Company: Dynamic food manufacturing company in Bodmin, Cornwall.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, pension scheme, and health initiatives.
- Other info: Supportive team environment with career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food safety and quality while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in QA within food manufacturing and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Are you a passionate Quality Assurance professional with experience in food manufacturing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where food safety, quality, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything you do?
We are looking for a QA Manager to lead our Quality Assurance function at our Bodmin site. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, legality, quality, and traceability while developing a high-performing QA team.
- Lead and develop the site QA team, ensuring appropriate skills, knowledge, and resources are in place.
- Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), concessions, customer complaints, and associated investigations.
- Drive effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
- Monitor and manage site Technical and Quality KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, food safety, and quality excellence.
Experience in a Quality Assurance or Technical role within the food manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and GMP standards.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to make informed decisions quickly in relation to food safety, legality, and quality.
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) experience.
- Level 3 Food Safety qualification (or working towards).
- Level 3 HACCP qualification (or working towards).
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English, Maths, and Science.
- Food-related degree or at least three years' experience within the food industry.
- Formal Sensory Analysis qualification.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a business committed to delivering safe, high-quality products. You'll be part of a supportive team environment where continuous improvement, professional development, and operational excellence are valued every day.
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Employee discount platform
- Training and development opportunities
- Career progression within a leading food manufacturing business
- Free on-site parking
- The opportunity to lead and shape the site's Quality Assurance function
- A key leadership role influencing food safety, quality, and operational excellence
- The chance to develop and mentor a talented QA team
If you're an experienced QA professional with a passion for food safety, quality excellence, and team leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us continue delivering products our customers can trust.
Apply today and help us drive food safety and quality standards to the next level.
Locations
Manager/Quality Manager in Bodmin, Cornwall employer: Pilgrims Europe
At Pilgrim's Europe, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises food safety and quality excellence. Our team in Attleborough benefits from continuous professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a commitment to innovation in food safety practices, making it a rewarding place to grow your career.
