• Location:Ely
• Sector:Food Manufacturing, Fresh Produce
• Salary:£30000 - £35000 per annum
• Contact:Luan Harrison
• Job ref:LH 19381
• Published:about 10 hours ago
  Are you an experienced fresh produce or food Quality Assurance professional looking for your next step? As a Quality Assurance Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in ensuring product quality, food safety, and compliance with customer specifications.
  The Role:
  As QA Team Leader, you’ll report to the Technical Manager, leading a high-performance QA team and ensuring operational excellence across all areas of food safety, quality, and compliance.
  Key Responsibilities:
  Ensure product quality & compliance - Work within the Quality Management System (QMS) to maintain food safety, legality, and customer requirements.
  Lead internal audits - Conduct GMP, Glass, Hygiene, and other audits to ensure compliance, drive improvements, and follow up on non-conformances.
  Champion food safety culture - Promote a strong Food Safety & Quality Culture across the business.
  Manage testing & traceability - Oversee pesticide and microbiological testing, conduct mock recalls, and ensure robust traceability systems.
  Data-driven decision making - Collate and analyse KPI data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
  Customer complaint resolution - Investigate complaints, non-conformances, and implement corrective actions.
  Mentor & develop the QA team - Provide training, coaching, and performance management to ensure consistency and accuracy.
  Ensure audit readiness - Maintain high-quality standards, ensuring the site is always prepared for internal and external audits.
  What We’re Looking For:
  Experience: Minimum 1 year in a QA role within fresh produce (2+ years desirable).
  Qualifications: HACCP Level 1 (Level 2 preferred), Internal Auditor certification.
  Skills: Strong attention to detail, numeracy, and problem-solving abilities.
  Computer Literacy: Basic proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Navision (advanced skills desirable).
  Leadership: Ability to mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
  For further information please get in touch with Luan Harrison at MorePeople on 01780 480530 or email luan@morepeople.co.uk

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