QA Manager

Role: QA Manager –

Location:

Huntingdon, onsite – Type:
Permanent About us

We are a company that takes pride in our people as it is our people who are at the centre of everything that we do. We have multi-category expertise with a focus on quality and innovation. We deliver what customers need and consumers want with expert taste and growth mindset. Our business began with meat, and we've developed a market‑leading expertise with unmatched quality globally.

We’re always investing in new technology to deliver more value, efficiency and consumer‑led innovative solutions.

We are looking for a professional and experienced QA Manager to join our growing Technical team. As a QA Manager you will effectively manage the QA team whilst supporting both the Operational and Technical functions.

• Lead and manage a QA team to ensure strong performance and engagement.
• Support to continually improve the site Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, legal, and customer standards.
• Provide daily QA support to operations on the factory floor.
• Oversee and verify CCP checks and production procedures.
• Support in the delivery of internal audits (GMP, hygiene, traceability, etc.) and ensure timely close‑out.
• Prepare for and support in customer, BRCGS, and third‑party audits.
• Manage quality incidents, non‑conformances, and root cause investigations.
• Control product holds, releases, rework, and associated documentation.
• Support in the investigation of customer complaints, driving corrective actions.
• Analyse quality data and trends to support continuous improvement.
• Promote a strong food safety and quality culture across all departments.
• Support HACCP reviews and ensure prerequisite programmes are effectively maintained.

• Have the ability to liaise with the site management teams.
• Have experience in HACCP and quality management systems.
• Ensure effective lines of communication are in place within the Technical Department.
• Pro‑actively engage the Technical Management team with ideas for development.
• To have a food related degree or equivalent and to have experience in food processing.

• 25+8 bank holiday allowance
• Life assurance of minimum two times yearly salary
• Opportunities for development and internal promotion
• Cycle to work scheme
• Share Save scheme
• Variety of discounts at well‑known retails and gyms
• Free car parking on site
• Subsidised canteen
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Aviva Digi Care+ (Online GP)