A new opportunity for an ambitious QA Manager / Assistant Technical Manager to join an innovative and fast growing food manufacturer! You'll be responsible for leading the site QA function and supporting technical operations across the factory, ensuring product quality, food safety, legality, and compliance standards are consistently achieved. You'll also take ownership of site standards and play a key role in audit readiness, including full responsibility for BRC compliance. Key Responsibilities Partner with Operations to ensure safety, legality, and quality standards are consistently achieved Lead and develop the QA team, driving performance and accountability Manage factory quality systems, technical procedures, and BRC/audit compliance Lead monthly quality meetings and monitor key KPI performance Oversee GMP, hygiene, calibration, environmental monitoring, and microbiological programmes Manage non-conformance processes, escalation routes, and corrective actions Support HACCP systems, verification, and full traceability activities Drive continuous improvement, product quality enhancements, and cross-functional projects including launches and customer feedback About You Proven experience in a Quality Management role within food manufacturing Strong knowledge of food safety systems and audit standards (e.g. BRC) Confident communicator, able to influence and challenge at all levels Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment Highly organised with strong attention to detail Degree or food-related qualification preferred You'll be someone who enjoys being close to the factory floor, leading by example, and driving standards through people as much as systems. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where quality is at the heart of everything they do. You'll have real ownership, visibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact on site performance and product excellence. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
