Deputy Quality Manager (Onsite)LongfordLincoln are pleased to be working with a leading food manufacturer to recruit a Deputy QM on a full time, permanent basis. This role has 4 direct reports and reports directly to the Quality Manager. The Deputy Quality Manager will play a key role in ensuring compliance with all legal, customer, and company standards.Competitive salary plus benefits.Responsibilities:Support the Quality function in implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) and Food Safety Management System (FSMS), including HACCP and GMP.Serve as a key contact during accreditation audits, regulatory audits, customer audits, and inspections.Provide leadership to the Quality Team in the absence of senior management, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.Carry out internal audits and support investigations into non-conformances, customer complaints, and product quality issues.Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, and R&D teams to maintain and enhance product quality standards.Contribute to the management of the traceability system.Manage the Pest Control Program: liaise with service providers, ensure compliance with customer, legal, and certification requirements, and lead training on pest prevention.Manage the Cleaning and Hygiene Program: coordinate with service providers, ensure effective schedules and documentation, validate cleaning processes through swabbing, and conduct regular inspections.Lead, manage, and develop a team of Quality Assurance staff, including recruitment, training, and performance monitoring.Support initiatives to strengthen food safety culture and contribute to food defence activities.Requirements:Degree in Food Science or a related discipline.At least 5 years of experience in a quality role within the food manufacturing sector.Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety legislation, and GFSI-recognized standards.Familiarity with major retailer standards.Skilled in root cause analysis, risk assessment, and continuous improvement methodologies.Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.Trained in internal auditing.For more information, contact Lee Doheny at Lincoln Recruitment.