Job Description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager - Food Manufacturing

Telford, Shropshire TF1 Full-Time | Competitive Salary*
Monday to Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm*

About the Role

At

Pickstock

, we take pride in delivering top-quality British beef to wholesalers, food service providers, and retailers both in the UK and abroad. From slaughter to processing and distribution, our Telford-based, state-of-the-art facility handles every stage of the journey.

We are seeking a highly motivated

Quality Assurance Manager

to join our dedicated Technical team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for driving a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement across the site.

You'll not only ensure compliance with food safety and legal standards but also inspire, develop, and empower your team to deliver excellence every day.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop

the QA team, ensuring high performance, engagement, and accountability. Foster a

positive team culture

that promotes ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training for QA staff. Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and support career development plans. Act as a key liaison between QA, production, and technical teams to ensure alignment on quality goals. Implement and maintain HACCP and quality management systems. Manage internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of non-conformances. Investigate quality issues and customer complaints, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions. Champion GMP improvements and lead initiatives to enhance site-wide quality culture.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in a

QA leadership role

within food manufacturing. Strong people management skills with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams. Degree in Food Science or related field. Level 3+ in HACCP, Food Safety, or equivalent. Solid understanding of meat or beef production processes. Familiarity with BRCGS, food legislation, and hygiene standards. Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving abilities. A proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

Lead a passionate and skilled QA team in a business that values quality and innovation. Be part of a supportive leadership team with a shared commitment to excellence. Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career progression. Make a real impact on product quality and team culture.

Monday to Friday schedule

, with occasional weekend work as needed

Stable daytime hours

Supportive, down to earth team culture

Free on site parking Staff referral programme

Opportunities for additional training and development

Staff Meat Box Scheme

If you're a natural leader with a passion for quality and a drive to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. This is your opportunity to shape the future of food quality in a business that values people, progress, and purpose.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

Quality management: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person