Deputy Quality Assurance Manager

Annual Salary: £38,000 - £42,000
Location: Sunderland
Job Type: Full-timeJoin our team as a Deputy Quality Assurance Manager and play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our Food Safety & Quality Management Systems. You will work closely with the QA Manager and operational teams to ensure compliance, audit readiness, and best practice across our food manufacturing site.

Day-to-day of the role:

Support the management and coordination of the Food Safety & Quality Management System (FSQMS).
Coordinate and support internal audits and assist with external audits, including BRCGS and Halal certifications.
Manage and review HACCP plans, attend HACCP meetings, and support related activities.
Assist in the investigation of internal incidents, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
Support microbiological and chemical testing, environmental swabbing, product sampling, and results review.
Aid in managing traceability, recall, and mass balance exercises.
Provide day-to-day support, coaching, and development to QA Coordinators and QA technicians.
Collaborate with QC, Hygiene, and Operations teams to ensure quality and safety standards.
Assist in managing the Pest Control System and Waste Management.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across food safety, quality, and compliance.Required Skills & Qualifications:

Level 3 HACCP Qualification (minimum).
Level 3 Food Safety in Manufacturing.
Internal Auditor Training (BRCGS or equivalent).
Experience supporting BRCGS audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Experience supervising others, with strong people skills and a supportive, coaching approach.
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with great attention to detail.Benefits:

Employee/Employer Pension Scheme.
Annual Leave of 28 days per annum (pro rata).
Non-contractual group life insurance cover.
Access to 24/7 GP support and Employee Assistance Program.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Employee Reward Platform