Overview
Quality Assurance Manager/not Jobs in Birmingham, England, UK at UK Food Technology Service
Position: Quality Assurance Manager (not sponsored for visa)
About Us
Swaran Food Service Ltd is a rapidly growing poultry processing business committed to delivering safe, high-quality food products to the UK market. We operate under strict food safety standards and are fully aligned with BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 and customer requirements.
Role Purpose
The Quality Assurance Manager will lead the QA team in implementing and maintaining robust food safety and quality systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on QA professional ready to take the next step in their career, with direct mentoring and coaching from the Head of Technical to develop into a future Technical Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day QA operations, ensuring compliance with BRCGS Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, and customer-specific requirements.
Oversee CCPs, PRPs, allergen controls, traceability, labelling, and hygiene standards.
Manage internal audits, traceability exercises, and product quality checks.
Support the implementation, review, and improvement of the Food Safety and Quality Management System (QMS).
Investigate non-conformances, complaints, and root cause analysis; drive corrective actions.
Supervise QA Technicians and provide daily guidance, coaching, and scheduling.
Coordinate environmental monitoring (swabbing, ATP, etc.) and ensure microbiological testing regimes are followed.
Prepare for and participate in third-party audits, customer visits, and regulatory inspections.
Maintain training records and support staff training on food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Hygiene teams to ensure standards are met consistently.
Development Opportunity
This is a growth role designed to scale into a Technical Manager position within 12–24 months. You will receive active mentoring, technical leadership training, and strategic project exposure under the guidance of the Head of Technical.
Key Requirements
Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing QA role (poultry or meat preferred).
Strong knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety, HACCP, traceability, allergen management, and hygiene.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Internal auditing and root cause analysis training (e.g., RCA, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
Hands-on, practical, and detail-oriented approach with a proactive attitude.
Experience with customer standards (e.g., Nando’s, major retailers) is an advantage
Title: Quality Assurance Manager/not
Company: UK Food Technology Service
Location: Birmingham, England, UK
Category: Quality Assurance – QA/QC (Food Quality & Safety, Quality Control / Manager, Quality Technician/ Inspector, QA Specialist / Manager), Manufacturing / Production (QA Specialist / Manager)
