Quality Assurance Manager

MCS Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry seeks a Quality Assurance Manager for a 12-month maternity cover in Belfast. The role involves overseeing quality compliance, leading audits, and enhancing the quality management system at a modern facility. This position promises career progression within a respected firm.

Benefits

25 days holiday + stats

5% matched pension

4x life assurance

Free secure parking

25% discount with local sports retailer

Qualifications

• Experience leading site audits is crucial.
• Solid understanding of HACCP and food safety legislation.
• Proven track record in maintaining QA standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA activities and manage daily Certificates of Analysis.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and customer standards.
• Prepare for and lead site audits.

Skills

QA/Technical experience in food manufacturing

Strong Excel skills

Clear communication

Education

Degree or equivalent in Food Science or similar

Tools

HACCP

BRC standards

GMP standards

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager (Maternity Cover)
Belfast | £40,000 DOE | 12-Month FTC | Mon-Fri, Days

MCS Group is happy to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established, family-owned food manufacturer for a Quality Assurance Manager to cover maternity leave for a 12 month contract with a June/July start. This is a hands-on role with full exposure to site-wide quality and compliance processes at a modern, automated facility.

This role is a brilliant opportunity to progress your career with a well-respected company within the food industry and will open further opportunities for you after the maternity cover finishes.

The Role:

• Lead QA activities and manage daily Certificates of Analysis
• Maintain and improve a HACCP-based QMS
• Ensure compliance with BRC, HACCP, food safety legislation and customer standards
• Prepare for and lead site audits
• Conduct internal audits and support continuous improvement

What You'll Need:

• QA/Technical experience in food manufacturing
• Proven experience leading site audits
• Knowledge of HACCP, BRC and GMP standards
• Degree or equivalent in Food Science or similar
• Strong Excel skills and clear communication

What's On Offer:

• £40,000 DOE (some flexibility)
• 25 days holiday + stats
• 5% matched pension
• 4x life assurance
• Free secure parking
• 25% discount with local sports retailer

Note: Applicants must not be gluten-intolerant due to the nature of the site.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ben Picking, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 028 96 935495

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