Quality Manager Recruitment
Quality Manager Recruitment for Food Manufacturing
Quality Manager Recruitment for Food Manufacturing
QA Managers ensure day-to-day compliance with food safety standards, manage quality systems, and coordinate audit preparation. Our QA manager recruitment service identifies detail-oriented professionals who can maintain HACCP plans, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure consistent product quality across production runs.
Quality Manager Recruitment for Food Manufacturing
QA Managers ensure day-to-day compliance with food safety standards, manage quality systems, and coordinate audit preparation. Our QA manager recruitment service identifies detail-oriented professionals who can maintain HACCP plans, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure consistent product quality across production runs.
Typical Quality Manager Requirements:
HACCP Level 4 certification essential
5+ years QA experience in food manufacturing
Internal audit qualification (Lead Auditor preferred)
Strong understanding of BRC, IFS, or FSSC 22000
Experience with NCR management and CAPA systems
Traceability and recall management
Supplier approval and monitoring
Team leadership (2-8 QA personnel)
Sector-Specific QA Roles:
Bakery QA Manager
Meat QA Manager
Dairy QA Manager
Confectionery QA Manager
Ready Meals QA Manager
Salary Ranges (2025):
Southeast: £48,000 - £62,000
Midlands: £42,000 - £55,000
North: £40,000 - £52,000
Scotland/Wales: £38,000 - £50,000
Why Our QA Manager Recruitment Works:
QA Managers are the guardians of food safety and compliance. Our candidates have experience managing non-conformances, preparing for audits, and maintaining robust quality systems. With the Williams365 guarantee, you have peace of mind that your QA Manager can successfully manage your annual audit cycle and maintain consistent quality standards through seasonal production variations.
Typical Benefits:
Company car or allowance
Annual bonus 8-12%
Pension contribution 5-6%
25 days holiday
Professional development
Key Success Metrics We Evaluate:
BRC/IFS audit scores maintained or improved
Zero critical non-conformances
Reduction in major non-conformances year-on-year
Customer audit pass rates (95%+ target)
Mock audit effectiveness
Typical Quality Manager Requirements:
HACCP Level 4 certification essential
5+ years QA experience in food manufacturing
Internal audit qualification (Lead Auditor preferred)
Strong understanding of BRC, IFS, or FSSC 22000
Experience with NCR management and CAPA systems
Traceability and recall management
Supplier approval and monitoring
Team leadership (2-8 QA personnel)
Typical Benefits:
Company car or allowance
Annual bonus 8-12%
Pension contribution 5-6%
25 days holiday
Professional development
Why Our QA Manager Recruitment Works:
QA Managers are the guardians of food safety and compliance. Our candidates have experience managing non-conformances, preparing for audits, and maintaining robust quality systems. With the Williams365 guarantee, you have peace of mind that your QA Manager can successfully manage your annual audit cycle and maintain consistent quality standards through seasonal production variations.
Salary Ranges (2025):
Southeast: £48,000 - £62,000
Midlands: £42,000 - £55,000
North: £40,000 - £52,000
Scotland/Wales: £38,000 - £50,000
Sector-Specific QA Roles:
Bakery QA Manager
Meat QA Manager
Dairy QA Manager
Confectionery QA Manager
Ready Meals QA Manager
Key Success Metrics We Evaluate:
BRC/IFS audit scores maintained or improved
Zero critical non-conformances
Reduction in major non-conformances year-on-year
Customer audit pass rates (95%+ target)
Mock audit effectiveness
Typical Quality Manager Requirements:
HACCP Level 4 certification essential
5+ years QA experience in food manufacturing
Internal audit qualification (Lead Auditor preferred)
Strong understanding of BRC, IFS, or FSSC 22000
Experience with NCR management and CAPA systems
Traceability and recall management
Supplier approval and monitoring
Team leadership (2-8 QA personnel)
Salary Ranges (2025):
Southeast: £48,000 - £62,000
Midlands: £42,000 - £55,000
North: £40,000 - £52,000
Scotland/Wales: £38,000 - £50,000
Typical Benefits:
Company car or allowance
Annual bonus 8-12%
Pension contribution 5-6%
25 days holiday
Professional development
Sector-Specific QA Roles:
Bakery QA Manager
Meat QA Manager
Dairy QA Manager
Confectionery QA Manager
Ready Meals QA Manager
Why Our QA Manager Recruitment Works:
QA Managers are the guardians of food safety and compliance. Our candidates have experience managing non-conformances, preparing for audits, and maintaining robust quality systems. With the Williams365 guarantee, you have peace of mind that your QA Manager can successfully manage your annual audit cycle and maintain consistent quality standards through seasonal production variations.
Key Success Metrics We Evaluate:
BRC/IFS audit scores maintained or improved
Zero critical non-conformances
Reduction in major non-conformances year-on-year
Customer audit pass rates (95%+ target)
Mock audit effectiveness
Your Full-Cycle Talent Partner
Recruitment shouldn't be a one-off transaction; it should be an ongoing strategic advantage. Williams365 is our dedicated partnership model designed to give you 365-day access to talent pipelines and market insights. By embedding our expertise into your business, we ensure you’re always prepared for growth, no matter the season.
Recruitment shouldn't be a one-off transaction; it should be an ongoing strategic advantage. Williams365 is our dedicated partnership model designed to give you 365-day access to talent pipelines and market insights. By embedding our expertise into your business, we ensure you’re always prepared for growth, no matter the season.
Recruitment shouldn't be a one-off transaction; it should be an ongoing strategic advantage. Williams365 is our dedicated partnership model designed to give you 365-day access to talent pipelines and market insights. By embedding our expertise into your business, we ensure you’re always prepared for growth, no matter the season.
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If you’re tired of "CV trash" and ready for a strategic hiring partner who cares as much about your results as you do, let’s talk.