Posted: 14th March 2025
Salary: Up to 40,000 p/a
Location: Dorset
Reference: Quality Lead - MS
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Lead to oversee and enhance the quality control processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This role involves leading a dedicated team to ensure all products meet industry standards, customer expectations, and legal requirements. You’ll be at the forefront of maintaining compliance, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of quality.
Full-Time, Permanent Role, Monday to Friday, 08:00AM – 17:00PM
Key Responsibilities:
– Ensure compliance with industry standards, including customer requirements, regulatory guidelines, and relevant certification.
– Oversee and maintain HACCP protocols, assessing risks and implementing controls for new processes, products, or materials.
– Work closely with production teams to maintain high-quality standards and traceability in all aspects of manufacturing.
– Investigate and resolve internal and external quality concerns, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
– Support audit preparations and host external audits, ensuring non-conformance issues are addressed and resolved efficiently.
– Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to uphold quality expectations and improve processes.
– Lead, mentor, and develop the QA team, ensuring they have the necessary skills and training to excel in their roles.
– Manage laboratory testing processes, analyze results, and oversee corrective actions in collaboration with operational teams.
– Monitor key quality metrics, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
– Develop and maintain product specifications, packaging standards, and labelling requirements.
– Organize and lead product quality assessments, including benchmarking and panel evaluations.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential Requirements:
-> Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification.
-> Level 2 HACCP certification.
-> Previous experience in food manufacturing and working with major retailers.
-> Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage and communicate across teams.
Desirable Requirements:
-> Level 3 HACCP qualification.
If you’re passionate about quality and want to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today to take the next step in your career.