Quality Assurance Manager

The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining food safety and quality management systems within a wet production environment processing beef and chicken. The role ensures full compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal quality standards while driving continuous improvement across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all food safety and quality assurance systems within the wet production plant
• Ensure compliance with local and international food safety standards (HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC, GMP, SOPs)
• Oversee raw material, in-process, and finished product quality for beef and chicken operations.
• Manage audits (internal, external, regulatory, and customer) and close out corrective actions
• Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and environmental controls in wet processing areas
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for quality incidents
• Train and coach production teams on food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
• Manage QA documentation, records, specifications, and traceability systems
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to embed quality at every stage

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance within a wet food production environment
• Proven experience with beef and/or poultry processing
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety legislation, and audit processes
• Experience managing QA teams in a high-volume production environment
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills

Key Competencies

• Food safety leadership in wet processing environments
• Regulatory and audit readiness
•  Continuous improvement mindset
•  Strong communication and training capability
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced operation