Deputy Quality Assurance Manager, Seaham

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer: Competitive Salary Company Pension Life Insurance Employee Benefits Platform Employee Assistance Programme&24/7 GP Access MTrecs new Opportunity: MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our industry leading and state of the art manufacturing client, in their search for a talented Deputy Quality Assurance Manager. If you meet the job description below, apply now for an immediate response! The job you will do:Supporting the management and coordination of the Food Safety&Quality Management System (FSQMS). Coordinating and supporting internal audits and assisting with external audits (including BRCGS and Halal). Supporting the management and review of HACCP plans, including planning, and attending HACCP meetings. Assisting with the investigation of internal incidents, non-conformances, and customer complaints.Supporting microbiological and chemical testing, environmental swabbing, product sampling, and results review. Supporting traceability, recall, and mass balance exercises. Providing day-to-day support, coaching and development to QA Coordinators and QA technicians. Working collaboratively with QC, Hygiene and Operations teams.Supporting scrape-down and clean-down activities and their planning activities. Assisting in the management of the Pest Control System and Waste Management. Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across food safety, quality, and compliance. About you: Level 3 HACCP Qualification (minimum).Level 3 Food Safety in Manufacturing. Team management experience is essential. Internal Auditor Training and experience (BRCGS or equivalent). Experience leading HACCP investigations and implementing CAPA is essential Experience leading BRCGS audits, investigations, and corrective actions is essentialExcellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Experience supervising others, with strong people skills and a supportive, coaching approach. An initiative-taking, solutions-focused mindset with great diligence. TPBN1_UKTJ