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QA Manager

  • Location:

    Chichester

  • Sector:

    Food, Fresh Produce

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Luan Harrison

  • Job ref:

    LH 19001

  • Published:

    19 days ago

Quality Assurance Manager / Fresh Produce / Sussex

Competitive

About Us:
We are working with a leading grower of premium soft fruits, dedicated to delivering high-quality produce to customers while upholding sustainable, ethical farming practices. They take pride in maintaining industry-leading standards, and the Quality Assurance Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that their products meet food safety, legal, and quality standards from the field to the consumer.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Quality Assurance Manager, you will:

  • Oversee product quality assurance to ensure compliance with food safety, legal, and customer requirements (BRCGS, TFS, Global Gap, Red Tractor, etc.).
  • Achieve and deliver the Quality Service Level (QSL) targets for the business.
  • Collaborate with teams across departments to investigate and resolve quality issues, non-conformances, and complaints within agreed timescales.
  • Lead and develop a skilled Quality Assurance and Label Room team to meet customer specifications.
  • Manage the QA budget and improve quality processes to develop a "right first time" culture.
  • Conduct regular internal and external quality audits, sharing findings with relevant stakeholders.
  • Manage customer visits and participate in company-wide initiatives and projects.
  • Analyse, report, and act on quality data to enhance overall performance.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Previous experience in a quality management role within fresh produce.
  • Strong knowledge of BRCGS, food safety standards, and HACCP principles (minimum Level 2 HACCP and Food Safety).
  • Proven leadership and team management experience.
  • Excellent communication skills for building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under pressure.
  • IT proficiency, especially in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (advantageous).

What they Offer:

  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of a leading soft fruit producer.
  • A collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a passion for quality and compliance in the fresh produce sector, we want 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 contact Luan on 01780 480530 or luan@morepeople.co.uk