About the Role
A leading food manufacturer in Edgeworthstown 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 genuinely 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.
Benefits:
* Competitve salary
* Pension contriution scheme
* Career progression
Key Responsibilities
* Support and maintain QMS, FSMS, HACCP, and GMP systems.
* Act as site lead during audits and inspections.
* Lead QA team in the absence of the 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 4 QA Technicians.
* Promote food safety culture and food defence initiatives.
What You’ll 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 Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, with clear progression to a Quality Manager role. The company offers a positive culture, high standards, and real investment in its people.
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