Deputy QA Manager

Job Title: Deputy QA Manager Salary: Competitive Benefits: Company pension Life insurance Employee benefits platform Employee Assistance Programme and 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 and 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 ..... full job details .....