QA Manager

As a QA Manager, you help make sure the food we produce is safe, legal and high quality every day. You lead the Quality Assurance team and oversee quality systems across the site. You work closely with Operations, Technical and other teams to make sure standards are followed, issues are resolved quickly and continuous improvement is part of everyday work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QA team across site operations.
• Act as the main point of contact for food safety and quality matters.
• Ensure quality systems meet customer, legal and company standards.
• Work closely with Operations to maintain strong quality and hygiene practices.
• Manage non‑conformances, making sure actions are completed and closed out.
• Investigate quality, micro or process issues and agree clear outcomes.
• Support audits, inspections and customer visits.
• Help develop and maintain HACCP and food safety systems.
• Train, coach and develop QA colleagues and auditors.

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

• You will have experience in a QA or technical role within food manufacturing.
• Bringing a good understanding of food safety, quality systems and audits.
• With confidence leading teams and working with production colleagues.
• Bringing a calm, practical approach when dealing with issues or challenges.
• You will have strong attention to detail and will be able to explain standards to different stakeholder groups.

What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

• Company pension scheme
• Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Opportunity for extended leave
• Free on-site parking
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.

At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.