Group Audit Manager

Group Audit Manager (Manufacturing)

Wrexham

£55,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing chilled food manufacturer supplying major retailers and customers across the UK. Operating multiple production facilities, the business is investing heavily in quality systems, governance, compliance and continuous improvement. As Group Audit Manager, you will play a key role in driving food safety, quality and audit excellence across the organisation, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and accreditation standards while helping shape and implement a modern digital quality management system.

Responsibilities - Group Audit Manager (Manufacturing)

• Develop, implement and maintain a risk-based internal audit programme across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Lead internal auditing activities, completing audits and supporting site teams in delivering audit schedules.
• Ensure internal and external audit non-conformances are investigated, closed out and reported within agreed timescales.
• Identify, trend and communicate recurring audit findings, driving corrective and preventative actions across the group.
• Conduct gap analysis against customer codes of practice, BRC requirements and accreditation standards.
• Support the development and rollout of a group-wide Quality Management System.
• Work closely with Technical Managers to ensure sufficient auditor competency, training and cross-functional audit capability.
• Assist with the implementation of digital quality management systems and governance frameworks.
• Support site hygiene, systems and compliance audits where required.
• Monitor legislative developments relating to food safety, legality and quality compliance and ensure requirements are embedded across the business.
• Produce KPI and compliance reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, risk management and technical excellence across all sites.

Experience - Group Audit Manager (Manufacturing)

• Minimum 3 years' experience within a Quality Systems, Compliance, Technical or Audit-focused role.
• Previous experience within chilled food manufacturing, high-care and/or high-risk production environments.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, retailer standards, customer codes of practice and food manufacturing compliance requirements.
• Proven experience conducting internal audits, risk assessments and quality system reviews.
• Food Safety Level 3 qualification.
• HACCP Level 3 qualification.
• Internal Auditor qualification/training.
• Lead Auditor qualification would be highly advantageous.
• Experience supporting or implementing digital quality management systems is desirable.
• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to influence multiple sites and drive improvements through collaboration and engagement.

Benefits - Group Audit Manager (Manufacturing)

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000
• Group-level role with visibility across multiple manufacturing sites
• Opportunity to shape and implement a new digital quality management system
• Significant scope to influence governance, compliance and continuous improvement strategy
• Career progression within a large and growing food manufacturing organisation
• Collaborative and supportive technical leadership team
• Company pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement
• Additional benefits available upon application

For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on 01453 796617, or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

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Ideal background / Previous roles may include : Group Compliance Manager | Technical Systems Manager | Group Technical Auditor | Food Safety & Compliance Manager | Quality Systems Manager | Group Quality Manager | Audit & Governance Manager | Technical Compliance Manager | Food Safety Manager | BRC Compliance Manager | Lead Auditor | Technical Standards Manager | Group Food Safety Manager | Quality Assurance Manager | Senior Technical Manager | Regulatory Compliance Manager | Quality & Systems Manager | Site Technical Manager | Technical Services Manager | Group Technical Compliance Lead