Details:
- Salary: £38,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Seaham County Durham
- Date: 5 hours ago
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