Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager / Food Manufacturing/ Kent Salary: Up to £45,000 (based on experience, skills, and qualifications) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 AM - 5:00 PM (with a 1-hour unpaid break) Our client is a leading name in the food production industry, specialising in fresh, ready-to-eat products. We are looking for a highly experienced and dynamic Quality Assurance Manager to lead their QA team, ensuring products meet the highest standards of safety, integrity, and quality to exceed customer expectations. Key Responsibilities: Team Management & Leadership Proactively manage and lead the QA team, including recruitment, training, performance reviews, and team development. Provide technical expertise and support to the team and other departments. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and effective teamwork.Product Quality & Safety Ensure all products meet food safety, legal, quality, and customer requirements. Take ownership of quality issues, driving resolution and decision-making. Shift from a QC to a QA culture within the factory. Manage product assessments, internal audits, and compliance with safety standards. Investigate customer complaints, manage corrective actions, and ensure factory compliance.Who We're Looking For: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a food-related technical or quality management role. Experience in a high-care, ready-to-eat environment, preferably with fresh produce. Qualifications in HACCP, Auditing, and Food Safety are advantageous. Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Are you passionate about quality assurance and food safety? Do you have the skills and experience to lead a dedicated team in delivering top-quality products? If so, we'd love to hear from you! How to Apply If this sounds like you, please apply via the link. Alternatively, for a confidential chat about this exciting role, please get in touch with Luan on (phone number removed) or