Career Opportunity for Deputy Quality Manager
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our organization as a Deputy Quality Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Quality Manager in leading and maintaining the Food Safety and Quality Management systems across the site.
The role of Deputy Quality Manager plays a key part in ensuring compliance with all legal, customer, and company standards. Key responsibilities include assisting the Quality Manager in overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the site's Quality Management System (QMS) and Food Safety Management System (FSMS), including HACCP and GMP.
The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of HACCP, food safety legislation, and GFSI schemes (BRCGS). They will also be competent in root cause analysis, risk assessment, and continuous improvement tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems is essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist the Quality Manager in implementing, maintaining, and continually improving the site's QMS and FSMS, including HACCP and GMP
* Act as a key contact for Accreditation audits, Regulatory audits, Customer audits, and Regulatory inspections
* Lead the Quality Team in the absence of the Quality Manager, ensuring smooth day-to-day operation
* Conduct internal audits and support investigations into non-conformances, customer complaints, and product issues
* Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and R&D teams to maintain and improve product quality
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will need:
* A degree qualification in Food Science or a related discipline
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a quality role within the food manufacturing industry
* Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
* Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support a team
* Well-organized with good time management and the ability to multitask under pressure
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.
If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.