Quality Assurance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturer in Northern Ireland is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee quality and compliance processes during a maternity cover period. This is a hands-on role requiring technical expertise in food manufacturing, and offers a competitive salary along with valuable career progression opportunities after the contract.

Benefits

25 days holiday + stats

4x life assurance

Free secure parking

25% discount with local sports retailer

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Food Science or a related field.
• QA/Technical experience in food manufacturing is essential.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, BRC, and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA activities and manage daily Certificates of Analysis.
• Maintain and improve a HACCP-based QMS.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and customer standards.

Skills

QA/Technical experience in food manufacturing

Knowledge of HACCP

Knowledge of BRC

Knowledge of GMP standards

Strong Excel skills

Clear communication

Education

Degree or equivalent in Food Science or similar

Job description

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Location:

newtownabbey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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 from May 2025 - May 2026. 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
• 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
• 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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