QA Manager The RoleWe are recruiting a QA Manager to join a well-established fresh food manufacturing business. Reporting to the Technical Manager, this is a hands-on, site-based role responsible for maintaining food safety, quality, legality and authenticity across the operation.You will lead the QA team on shift, maintain audit readiness and act as a visible quality champion on the shop floor. Working closely with Operations, Hygiene, Engineering and Technical teams, you will support compliance with customer, retailer and legislative standards while driving continuous improvement. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop the QA team and support training and capability buildingManage product on hold and release decisions, escalating where requiredSupport internal and external audits and maintain audit readinessMonitor GMP, hygiene and factory standards and drive corrective actionsReduce non-conformances, customer complaints and product rejectionsMaintain full traceability and support QA systems and documentationSupport root cause investigations and continuous improvement activityAbout YouExperience in a QA or Technical role within fresh food manufacturingStrong knowledge of food safety legislation and QA systemsExperience supervising or leading QA teamsConfident making product release decisions in a fast-paced environmentOrganised, proactive and comfortable working on the shop floorEssential QualificationsLevel 3 HACCPLevel 3 Food Safety and HygieneInternal Auditor training or w