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QA Man­ag­er

Cranswick Convenience Foods, Milton Keynes | Full-Time | Technical & QA Department

Shape the Future of Food Safety at Cranswick

We are seeking an experienced and driven QA Manager to lead our Quality Assurance function at Cranswick Convenience Foods – Milton Keynes. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the safety, legality, and quality of our products by embedding strong systems, processes, and a proactive food safety culture throughout the site.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a highly respected food manufacturing business that is passionate about innovation, sustainability, and high standards.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead the Quality Assurance team to ensure compliance with Cranswick Manufacturing Standards, BRCGS requirements, and retailer Codes of Practice (e.g., Tesco, M&S).

  • Investigate and close out non-conformances through root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventative actions.

  • Champion continuous improvement in food safety, legality, and quality compliance.

  • Actively contribute to and promote a positive Food Safety Culture across the site.

  • Represent the site during customer visits and third-party audits, ensuring we are audit-ready every day.

  • Partner with Operations and Technical teams to drive complaint and non-conformance reduction.

  • Conduct internal audits and support site compliance performance.

  • Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing QA team through effective goal setting, coaching, and reviews.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Qualification in food science or technology (minimum HNC, ideally degree-level).

  • Strong knowledge of BRCGS, food legislation, allergen and Listeria management.

  • Experience in a Senior QA or Compliance role within food manufacturing.

  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

  • Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable (but trainable) Qualifications:

  • HACCP Level 4

  • Food Safety Level 4

  • Listeria Level 4

  • Lead Auditor Certification

Our Culture & Values

At Cranswick Milton Keynes, we are working toward three bold goals:

  1. To be the largest sliced cooked meat manufacturer in Europe.

  2. To become a Net Zero business.

  3. To improve the living standards in our local community.

We live by our site values every day:

  • We inspire and motivate

  • We take ownership and empower others

  • We are respectful, we listen, and we are open & honest

  • We learn from our mistakes and successes

  • We aim to be better tomorrow than we are today

Your Responsibilities Go Beyond Quality

Health, Safety & Environment:
You will be expected to fully comply with our food safety standards. This includes risk assessments, reporting unsafe activities, and ensuring safe systems of work in your area.

Food Safety & Compliance:
You play a key role in ensuring all Cranswick products are safe, legal, and of the highest quality. This means adhering strictly to procedures and leading by example in your team and department.

Training & Development:
You’ll undertake all relevant technical and leadership training and help onboard new colleagues to ensure high performance and compliance.

Be Part of Something Bigger

Join a business that values expertise, champions integrity, and is committed to making a difference in the food industry and our communities.

Apply now to lead quality and inspire excellence at Cranswick.

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