Deputy QA Manager

Job Title: Deputy QA Manager
Salary: Competitive

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Employee benefits platform
• Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP access
• Increasing annual leave entitlement based on length of service

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about food safety, quality, and continuous improvement? Are you looking for the next step in your quality career within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment?

We are seeking an experienced Deputy Quality Assurance Manager to support the management of food safety and quality standards across a manufacturing site.

Working closely with the QA Manager and wider operational teams, you will play a key role in maintaining compliance, supporting audits, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management and coordination of Food Safety & Quality Management Systems (FSQMS)
• Assist with internal audits and support external audits, including BRCGS and customer audits
• Support the review and maintenance of HACCP plans and HACCP meetings
• Investigate internal incidents, non-conformances, and customer complaints
• Support microbiological and chemical testing, environmental swabbing, and product sampling
• Assist with traceability, recall, and mass balance exercises
• Provide day-to-day support, coaching, and development to QA Coordinators and QA Technicians
• Work collaboratively with QC, Hygiene, and Operations teams
• Support cleaning validation activities and process improvements
• Assist with pest control and waste management processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across food safety, quality, and compliance

About You

We are looking for a motivated and organised Quality Assurance professional with experience in food manufacturing and a strong understanding of food safety and quality standards.

You will ideally have:

• Level 3 HACCP qualification (minimum)
• Level 3 Food Safety in Manufacturing qualification
• Internal Auditor training (BRCGS or equivalent)
• Experience supporting BRCGS audits, investigations, and corrective actions
• Previous experience within food manufacturing quality environments
• Experience supervising or supporting the development of team members
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving approach
• A passion for maintaining high standards of food safety and quality

This is a fantastic opportunity for a QA professional looking to develop their career and take the next step into a Deputy QA Manager position within a growing food manufacturing environment