Quality & Food Safety Lead — HACCP & Audits

Zest; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Greater Manchester is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the Quality Assurance team. The role involves ensuring compliance with BRC standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality management within the food industry and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary between £45,000 - £50,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Management or Senior Quality Assurance role within food manufacturing.
• A strong understanding of HACCP principles and BRC standards.
• Previous experience working to major retailer standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Assurance team, driving a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Report directly to the Technical Manager and act as deputy in their absence.
• Maintain and develop the site's Quality Management Systems, ensuring all procedures and documentation are current and compliant.

Skills

Quality Management

HACCP principles

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related discipline

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in Greater Manchester is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the Quality Assurance team. The role involves ensuring compliance with BRC standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality management within the food industry and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary between £45,000 - £50,000.