Interim Assistant Quality Manager

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 Food service, 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.