QA To Compliance Manager Opportunity

Alaska Black; Ringway; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Greater Manchester is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee site accreditation and compliance. The role involves managing audits and working closely with teams to drive improvements. Ideal for QA professionals ready for management. Offers competitive salary up to £47,000 and permanent full-time work.

Benefits

Permanent, full-time role (Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm)

Salary up to £47,000

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Level 4 certification is required.
• Experience with HACCP is essential.
• Previous internal auditing experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal audit program and ensure non-conformances are closed.
• Prepare for customer and third-party visits effectively.
• Review and implement new customer codes of practice.

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.

Key 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