Interim Assistant Quality Manager

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Contract: Interim Assistant Quality Manager Role (9–12 months)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | Site-based | 9am-5.30pm
This is an opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturer supplying major UK retailers and Foodservice, at a pivotal time for the business as site standards, systems and working practices continue to evolve in line with retailer expectations.
This Interim Assistant Quality Manager role has been created as a project-focused position to strengthen food safety and quality compliance across the site. Working closely with the Quality Manager and operational teams, you will play a key role in reviewing current standards, conducting gap analysis and implementing improvements to ensure the site continues to meet the highest technical and retailer requirements.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role where your expertise will directly influence factory standards, support operational teams and strengthen the overall food safety culture.
What You’ll Be Doing
Conduct gap analysis against retailer standards and identify improvement opportunities
Update site procedures, working practices and technical standards where required
Support the site in strengthening food safety and quality systems
Lead internal audits including GMP, allergen, process and system audits
Ensure HACCP, food defence and prerequisite programmes are maintained and followed
Conduct food safety risk assessments and support improvement plans across the factory
Lead investigations into non-conformances and support corrective and preventative actions
Ensure compliance through internal auditing and risk-based assessments
Provide technical guidance to production teams on food safety and quality standards
Deputise for the Quality Manager when required and support audit readiness across the site
What’s In It for You
A 9–12 month project role with real influence over site standards and food safety systems
The opportunity to lead meaningful improvements within a major food manufacturing operation
Exposure to major UK retailer standards and compliance frameworks
A collaborative environment where food safety and quality remain central to operational success
Your Background
Strong experience within Quality or Technical roles in UK food manufacturing
Food Safety Level 4 and HACCP Level 3 qualification
Experience managing internal audits and maintaining site compliance
Comfortable working in environments where positive product release is a key control
Experience conducting food safety risk assessments and supporting improvement plans
Strong understanding of retailer food manufacturing standards
Confident working closely with production teams and influencing standards on the factory floor
Join a Business That Invests in You
This is more than an interim technical role. It is an opportunity to play a key part in strengthening site standards, improving systems and supporting a business that is committed to maintaining the highest levels of food safety and compliance.
If you are a hands-on quality professional who enjoys driving improvements and working closely with operational teams, we would love to hear from you