Group Audit Manager

Omega

Wrexham

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Group-level visibility across sites

Digital quality management system

Company pension

Holiday entitlement

Career progression

Collaborative leadership team

Job summary

Omega is seeking a Group Audit Manager to lead risk-based internal audits across its nationwide manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with BRCGS and retailer standards while shaping the rollout of a modern digital quality management system. The role offers visibility across group operations and a strong governance framework.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in quality/compliance/audit roles within chilled food manufacturing, with Lead Auditor credentials highly advantageous and a track record

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years' experience within a Quality Systems, Compliance, Technical or Audit-focused role.
Previous experience within chilled food manufacturing, high-care and/or high-risk production environments.
Strong knowledge of BRCGS, retailer standards, customer codes of practice and food manufacturing compliance requirements.
Proven experience conducting internal audits, risk assessments and quality system reviews.
Lead Auditor qualification would be highly advantageous.
Experience supporting or implementing digital quality management systems is desirable.
Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
Able to influence multiple sites and drive improvements through collaboration and engagement.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and maintain a risk-based internal audit programme across multiple manufacturing sites.
Lead internal auditing activities, completing audits and supporting site teams in delivering audit schedules.
Ensure internal and external audit non-conformances are investigated, closed out and reported within agreed timescales.
Identify, trend and communicate recurring audit findings, driving corrective and preventative actions across the group.
Conduct gap analysis against customer codes of practice, BRC requirements and accreditation standards.
Support the development and rollout of a group-wide Quality Management System.
Work closely with Technical Managers to ensure sufficient auditor competency, training and cross-functional audit capability.
Assist with the implementation of digital quality management systems and governance frameworks.
Support site hygiene, systems and compliance audits where required.
Monitor legislative developments relating to food safety, legality and quality compliance and ensure requirements are embedded across the business.
Produce KPI and compliance reporting for senior stakeholders.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, risk management and technical excellence across all sites.

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing chilled food manufacturer supplying major retailers and customers across the UK. Operating multiple production facilities, the business is investing heavily in quality systems, governance, compliance and continuous improvement. As Group Audit Manager, you will play a key role in driving food safety, quality and audit excellence across the organisation, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and accreditation standards while helping shape and implement a modern digital quality management system.

Responsibilities - Group Audit Manager (Manufacturing)

Develop, implement and maintain a risk-based internal audit programme across multiple manufacturing sites.
Lead internal auditing activities, completing audits and supporting site teams in delivering audit schedules.
Ensure internal and external audit non-conformances are investigated, closed out and reported within agreed timescales.
Identify, trend and communicate recurring audit findings, driving corrective and preventative actions across the group.
Conduct gap analysis against customer codes of practice, BRC requirements and accreditation standards.
Support the development and rollout of a group-wide Quality Management System.
Work closely with Technical Managers to ensure sufficient auditor competency, training and cross-functional audit capability.
Assist with the implementation of digital quality management systems and governance frameworks.
Support site hygiene, systems and compliance audits where required.
Monitor legislative developments relating to food safety, legality and quality compliance and ensure requirements are embedded across the business.
Produce KPI and compliance reporting for senior stakeholders.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, risk management and technical excellence across all sites.

Experience - Group Audit Manager (Manufacturing)

Minimum 3 years' experience within a Quality Systems, Compliance, Technical or Audit-focused role.
Previous experience within chilled food manufacturing, high-care and/or high-risk production environments.
Strong knowledge of BRCGS, retailer standards, customer codes of practice and food manufacturing compliance requirements.
Proven experience conducting internal audits, risk assessments and quality system reviews.
Lead Auditor qualification would be highly advantageous.
Experience supporting or implementing digital quality management systems is desirable.
Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
Able to influence multiple sites and drive improvements through collaboration and engagement.

Benefits - Group Audit Manager (Manufacturing)

Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000
Group-level role with visibility across multiple manufacturing sites
Opportunity to shape and implement a new digital quality management system
Significant scope to influence governance, compliance and continuous improvement strategy
Career progression within a large and growing food manufacturing organisation
Collaborative and supportive technical leadership team
Company pension scheme
Holiday entitlement
Additional benefits available upon application