Are you passionate about food quality and safety?

Our client is seeking a dynamic QA Lead to join their dedicated quality team.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive excellence in quality assurance, ensuring products meet the highest standards and regulatory compliance.

Role Overview:

As QA Lead, you will oversee and inspire the quality assurance team, championing a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

You will play a vital role in collaborating across departments, especially Production and New Product Development, to resolve quality challenges and enhance processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality assurance professionals, fostering a strong quality-focused mindset.

• Be the quality advocate within the organization, promoting awareness and ownership at all levels.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues swiftly.

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control policies, procedures, and standards aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Lead audits and inspections to monitor product quality, detect defects, and implement corrective actions.

• Drive root cause analysis and preventive measures to reduce quality risks.

• Manage customer complaints professionally, ensuring timely resolution.

• Approve raw materials, packaging, and equipment to ensure compliance with quality standards.

• Oversee testing and inspection protocols, including microbiological and chemical testing schedules and results.

• Manage traceability and mass balance schedules to maintain product integrity.

• Lead Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and fabrication audits.

• Participate in product trials, reporting relevant food safety and quality concerns.

Key Outcomes:

• Strong team development and engagement.

• Timely resolution of non-conformance issues.

• Adherence to quality schedules and compliance standards.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience managing and motivating teams.

• Self-motivated with a proactive, problem-solving approach.

• Commitment to continuous improvement.

• Advanced knowledge of food safety principles and risk assessment.

• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and quality assurance best practices.

This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within a trusted food manufacturing setting, driving quality at every step.

If you are ready to lead a passionate QA team and influence food safety and quality standards, this position is for you & I'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to become a key player in delivering safe, high-quality food products that consumers trust.