Job Title: QA Team Leader
Salary: £33,000
Location: Redditch
Reference: HB8180
Our client is a leading food business who supply to a variety of the major retailers. As they continue to expand and grow their presence in the marketplace they are now seeking a driven and ambitious QA Team Leader to join their business.
Reporting into the Factory Technical Manager, this role is an excellent opportunity for a Food or Fresh Produce professional looking for their role upwards to join a well-respected food manufacturing company that supplies premium products to a number of retailers.
* Support QA team and operational departments on food safety, legality, and quality challenges.
* Provide task-based guidance to QA team in alignment with Technical Manager’s priorities.
* Develop and maintain auditing schedules and generate standardised audit reports.
* Communicate audit results effectively to operations management and address non-conformances promptly.
* Investigate major food safety issues, conduct root cause analysis, and communicate findings to management.
* Oversee complaint investigations and collaborate with relevant departments.
* Contribute to reducing complaints and driving improvement projects for product quality.
* Ensure compliance with equipment setup and operation for legal and customer standards.
* Manage non-conformances, concessions, and quarantined goods effectively.
* Maintain accuracy in sampling, analysis testing data, and compliance with schedules.
About you:
* Relevant QA food manufacturing experience
* Product category background is flexible
* Experience with managing or leading a team
* Willing to offer flexibility around audits and additional requirements
* Knowledge of bacteria
Get in touch with your CV to find out more
will.mandley@hendbrown.com