Job Title: Senior Quality Assurance Systems Lead
Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.Department: Quality Assurance &Technical QualityJob Type: PermanentJob Location: Shropshire commutable from Telford, Stoke, West Midlands and CheshireJob Reward: £36k to £39k Target plus up to £3k BonusClint: Global FMCG food and drink manufacturerWorking hours: Monday to Friday regular days with some flexibilityWe are recruiting a Quality Assurance Lead to join the Quality Technical Team, responsible for driving quality standards across manufacturing, supporting production, maintaining compliance with quality and food safety requirements. Leading continuous improvement initiatives in quality. You will ensure that quality expectations are achieved, support internal and external audits, customer requirements, and quality management system compliance.Naturally, you will be passionate about quality assurance and control excellence and committed to delivering a strong quality culture.Role Responsibilities – Senior Quality Assurance Systems LeadQuality Assurance & ComplianceSupport the implementation and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS)Conduct regular quality and GMP audits across productionDrive corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) following audits, customer complaints, non-conformances, and quality incidentsSupport product quality investigations, root cause analysisOperational Quality SupportPromote a proactive quality culture throughout the siteProvide technical guidance and support to operational teams on quality and safety mattersDrive adherence to quality standards, procedures, and best practices across manufacturing operations.Support change management activities including trials, process improvements, and new product implementation.Ensure quality documentation and records are maintained accurately and completed to the required standard.Auditing & Continuous ImprovementCoordinate and support internal, customer and external audits.Lead and support continuous improvement projects focused on quality, compliance, and operational performance.Attracting candidates with Food Manufacturing QA and Quality Systems backgrounds ideallyFocussing on operational QA ownership, standards, compliance, investigations, and quality performanceInvolved in governance, audits, accreditation standards, documentation, and process control rather than laboratory work. There is no microbiological testing directly performed on this siteAttractive to candidates experienced with ISO standards, HACCP, and food manufacturing quality systemsAlso relevant for skills and experience gained in other manufacturing, FMCG, pharma, Chemicals, and related industriesSkills and Requirements – Senior Quality Assurance Systems LeadPrevious experience within Quality Assurance, Quality Systems or Technical functions ideally within a food FMCG manufacturing environmentAnalytical and problem-solving skillsStrong understanding of Quality Management SystemsExperience supporting internal and external auditsKnowledge of GMP, HACCPExperience investigating non-conformances and implementing corrective actionsExperience within dairy, FMCG or food manufacturing environments preferred but industry transferrable skills also encouragedInternal Auditor qualification preferred not essentialExperience with continuous improvement methodologiesWhat’s in it for you? Senior Quality Assurance Systems LeadAnnual bonusSalary sacrifice pension schemeLife Assurance at 2x annual salary28 days holidayHealthcare Cash PlanCandidates who are a Senior Quality Systems Analyst, Quality Auditor, QA lead, QC lead, Senior Quality Systems Assurance Lead, Quality Compliance & Systems Specialist, Senior Quality Systems Coordinator, Quality Improvement & Compliance Analyst, Operational Quality Specialist, Quality Excellence Analyst, Food Quality Systems Lead, Quality Governance Analyst could be suitable for this role.Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. xwwtmva Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process….