At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a QA team while ensuring food safety and quality standards.
- Company: Join a B-Corp accredited food and nutrition business with a focus on quality culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a bonus scheme, hybrid working, generous leave, and excellent pension.
- Other info: Opportunity for international travel and career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in food safety and quality while mentoring a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in QA, strong knowledge of food safety standards, and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 46500 - 46500 £ per year.
Are you a people-focused QA food manufacturing professional who loves coaching, mentoring, and building a true quality culture?
The Oval Partnership is currently supporting a B-Corp accredited, specialist food and nutrition business to recruit a Quality Assurance (QA) 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) 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
Quality Assurance Manager (food manufacturing) in Liverpool employer: The Oval Partnership
Join a purpose-led B-Corp accredited FMCG manufacturing business that prioritises ethical practices and sustainability, offering you the chance to shape a brand-new ESG reporting function from the ground up. With a strong focus on employee growth and autonomy, you'll have the opportunity to influence cross-functional teams and drive meaningful change within a globally renowned organisation. Experience a supportive work culture where your contributions truly matter, and be part of a team dedicated to making a positive global impact.
