Overview
Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Bolton, England, United Kingdom at DAVID WOOD BAKING LIMITED
Title: Quality Assurance Manager
Company: DAVID WOOD BAKING LIMITED
Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom
Quality Manager – Bolton
As Quality Manager, I lead the site’s Food Safety & Quality agenda, ensuring all products meet customer, legal, and BRC standards. I manage the Technical Team and oversee the implementation of HACCP, TQMS, and continuous improvement initiatives across the bakery. This role combines hands‑on leadership with strong cross‑functional collaboration to drive a culture of quality and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead Food Safety, HACCP, Quality Assurance, and the Total Quality Management System
• Manage, coach, and develop the Technical Team, ensuring strong performance and clear objectives
• Oversee internal & external audits, ensuring non‑conformances are resolved promptly and effectively
• Maintain up‑to‑date customer specifications, quality documentation, and controlled processes
• Manage supplier approval, raw material intake quality, sampling, and testing regimes
• Lead customer complaint reduction through root‑cause analysis, trending, and improvement actions
• Support NPD trials, process reviews, and recipe validations to ensure product consistency
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, NPD, and Senior Leadership to maintain standards and drive improvements
Skills & Expertise:
Food Safety • HACCP Level 4 • Lead Auditor • ISO 9001 • BRC • Root Cause Analysis • Supplier Management • Continuous Improvement • Leadership & Coaching • Quality Culture Development
Eligibility Requirement:
Applicants must already live in the UK and must not require visa sponsorship. Only candidates with existing full right‑to‑work in the UK can be considered
