About this Role
A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Deputy Quality Manager to support the Quality Manager in maintaining and improving site-wide food safety and quality standards. This company is known for its strong culture, employee development, and being a great place to work.
You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal standards, while leading the QA team and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across departments.
* Support and maintain quality management systems.
* Act as site lead during audits and inspections.
* Lead QA team in absence of Quality Manager.
* Manage internal audits, non-conformance investigations, and customer complaints.
* Own and manage pest control and cleaning/hygiene programs.
* Work cross-functionally with production, engineering, and R&D teams.
* Lead, train, and support a team of QA technicians.
* Promote food safety culture and food defence initiatives.
What You Need
• Degree in Food Science or related field.
• 2+ years experience in food manufacturing quality roles.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS, food safety legislation, and retailer standards.
• Skilled in audits, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Why Choose Us?
This is an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, with clear progression to a Quality Manager role. We offer a positive culture, high standards, and real investment in our people.