Quality Assurance Manager

Theo James Recruitment; Seaham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Insurance

Employee Benefits Platform

EAP

24/7 GP Access

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Deputy Quality Assurance Manager to uphold exceptional food safety and quality standards across a multi-site manufacturing site in the UK. The role supports the QA Manager and operations teams in maintaining rigorous QA processes, audits and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will lead HACCP reviews, manage investigations and corrective actions, and collaborate with Operations to drive quality across the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum HACCP Level 3 qualification
• Food Safety qualification required
• Experience in internal auditing
• Previous food manufacturing QA experience
• Knowledge of BRCGS standards
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Excellent organisational ability

Responsibilities

• Support Food Safety & Quality Management Systems across the site
• Assist with BRCGS and external audits
• Support HACCP reviews and meetings
• Manage investigations and corrective actions
• Coach and develop QA team
• Conduct traceability and recall exercises
• Collaborate with Operations, Hygiene and QC teams

Skills

HACCP Level 3

Food Safety

Internal Auditing

QA Experience

BRCGS Knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Job description

Deputy Quality Assurance Manager

Location: County Durham

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Benefits: Pension, Life Insurance, Employee Benefits Platform, EAP, 24/7 GP Access

The Company

An award-winning, multi-site food manufacturing business with an excellent reputation for quality, innovation and customer service is seeking an experienced Deputy Quality Assurance Manager to join its growing team.

With nearly 30 years of heritage and continued expansion across UK and international markets, this business offers genuine long-term career development within a supportive and people-focused environment.

Working Hours

Full Time – Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Employee discounts platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and development

Job Description

This Deputy Quality Assurance Manager role will support the QA Manager and wider operational teams in maintaining exceptional food safety and quality standards across the site.

The successful Deputy Quality Assurance Manager will play a key role in supporting BRCGS compliance, HACCP systems, internal audits, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities for the Deputy Quality Assurance Manager include:

• Supporting Food Safety & Quality Management Systems
• Assisting with BRCGS and external audits
• Supporting HACCP reviews and meetings
• Managing investigations and corrective actions
• Supporting QA team development and coaching
• Conducting traceability and recall exercises
• Working collaboratively with Operations, Hygiene and QC teams

This Deputy Quality Assurance Manager position offers excellent exposure to senior leadership and future progression opportunities within a growing manufacturing business.

Skills & Experience

To be considered for the Deputy Quality Assurance Manager role, applicants should demonstrate:

• HACCP Level 3 qualification minimum
• Food Safety qualification
• Internal auditing experience
• Previous food manufacturing QA experience
• Knowledge of BRCGS standards
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Excellent organisational ability

Why Should You Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Deputy Quality Assurance Manager to join a business that genuinely invests in its people, values career progression and offers long-term stability within a fast-growing food manufacturing environment