We're a leading recruitment company in Sri Lanka looking for a Quality Assurance Manager – Food Manufacturing for a leading company based in Veyangoda.

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a dynamic and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead its quality function and ensure the highest standards of food safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality across its manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with food safety standards such as HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and other applicable regulations.
Lead quality assurance activities across production, raw material inspection, process control, and finished product evaluation.
Manage internal and external audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
Investigate customer complaints, quality deviations, and non-conformances, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
Collaborate closely with Production, R&D, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to drive continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality Assurance team while promoting a strong food safety and quality culture throughout the organization.
Monitor quality KPIs and prepare reports for senior management.

Candidate Profile:

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
Professional qualifications in Quality Management or Food Safety will be an added advantage.
Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Quality Assurance within the food manufacturing industry, including at least 2–3 years in a managerial capacity.
Thorough knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and food safety regulations.
Experience in managing audits, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a focus on continuous improvement.