Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager - Cambridgeshire

Looking to step into a role where you can lead, influence, and make a real impact? An international food ingredients business is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to take ownership of their Quality Team and drive high standards across production. This is a hands-on leadership role where your expertise will shape how quality is maintained and improved throughout the business.

Why This Role Is Exciting

This is more than just a management role - it's an opportunity to:

Lead a talented team, coaching and developing them to reach their full potential.
Collaborate with senior management across production, operations, and commercial teams to drive continuous improvement.
Play a pivotal role in ensuring customers consistently receive top-quality products.
Be part of a business with international reach, strong growth, and a culture that values innovation and excellence.Key Responsibilities

As the Quality Assurance Manager, your work will be varied and impactful:

Lead the Quality Team, supporting audits, checks, and testing (sensory, QC, microbiological, and chemical) to ensure products meet specifications.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production and associated areas.
Ensure production teams understand and adhere to quality standards.
Manage complaints, conduct investigations, and support root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
Escalate food safety concerns where needed and maintain compliance with relevant regulations and certifications.
Report KPIs to internal teams and central functions, and develop customer responses including CAPA.
Coach and develop your team through regular 121s, performance reviews, and annual development plans.
Foster a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.What You Bring

Proven experience in a quality leadership or management role, preferably in food manufacturing.
Strong understanding of food safety and quality standards (HACCP, GFSI certifications, etc.).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to maintain accurate reporting and data systems.
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to inspire, motivate, and manage a team.Practical Details

Full-time, Monday to Friday, on-site in Cambridgeshire
Office hours - 40 hours per week.This role is perfect for someone who wants to lead a team, make a real impact on product quality, and grow their career in an international business.

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