QA to Compliance Manager Opportunity

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Greater Manchester is looking for a Compliance Manager. This role offers a salary of up to £47,000 per annum and is ideal for a QA professional ready to step into management. Responsibilities include managing audits, ensuring compliance with customer codes, and contributing to HACCP studies. The position promises a full-time role from Monday to Friday, with significant opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Level 4 certification required.
• Experience in HACCP is essential.
• Ability to carry out internal audits and engage with factory teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and run the internal audit programme.
• Prepare for customer and third-party visits.
• Review and implement new customer codes of practice.
• Support the development of HACCP studies.
• Conduct process audits for new product launches.

Skills

Food Hygiene Level 4

HACCP

Internal Auditing experience

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Next Career Move? QA to Compliance Manager Opportunity
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to £47,000 per annum

We are seeking a Compliance Manager to join a leading food manufacturer in Greater Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone currently working as a QA who is ready to take the next step into management.

The Role

As Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving site accreditation, preparing for announced and unannounced audits, and ensuring compliance with customer codes of practice.

This is a hands-on role with around 70% of your time based in the factory, working closely with colleagues to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and run the internal audit programme, communicating outcomes and ensuring non-conformances are effectively closed.
• Prepare for customer and third-party visits, ensuring actions and expectations are clearly communicated across the site.
• Review and implement new customer codes of practice, completing gap analyses and updating procedures accordingly.
• Contribute as part of the HACCP team and support the development and review of HACCP studies.
• Deliver monthly non-conformance reviews and implement preventative measures where required.
• Conduct process audits for new product launches, validating documentation and ensuring equipment and processes meet specification.

Qualifications & Skills

• Food Hygiene Level 4
• HACCP
• Internal Auditing experience
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage teams across the factory

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, full-time role (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm)
• Salary up to £47,000
• A genuine opportunity for a QA professional to progress their career into management