Role Purpose
Taking responsibility for the technical integrity and legal obligations of the food supply aspects of the operation and driving continuous improvement.
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
To keep the quality manual and other food safety documents including HACCP up to date and to ensure the company meets with all current food legislation.
* To support the successful completion of customer and third-party audits and visits.
* To ensure that suppliers meet with the company’s quality requirements.
* To maintain the company’s product & packaging specifications and labelling systems.
* To gather, calculate and submit data for the company’s obligations under packaging waste regulations and EPR.
* To complete customer line forms, questionnaires and specification requests.
* To set up and maintain data in the company’s ERP system(s).
* To undertake GMP audits according to agreed audit schedule, distribute the results and ensure the closure of actions raised.
* To lead and/or participate in root cause investigation when incidents or trends appear.
* To participate in the investigation of complaints, food safety close calls and trends ensuring effective preventive measures are put in place.
* To train relevant quality management procedures and personnel linked to food safety and supporting a quality culture as appropriate.
* Challenge hygiene practices and standards with the aim of reducing food safety incidences.
* To effectively manage allocated continuous improvement projects.
* To proactively support initiatives to improve product safety, quality and culture.
* To support and develop the Technical department in conjunction with line manager.
Key Requirements
* Ideally you will have worked in a technical and quality role within the food sector for at least 2 years.
* The desirable candidate will have a degree in Food Science or a related subject.
* A good understanding of production processes, raw materials, allergens and finished products.
* Outstanding attention to detail.
* Organised, methodical, with excellent administrative and strong communication skills.
* Good relationship building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
* An understanding of the principles of GMP and Global Food Safety Initiatives.
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Personal Skills
An excellent multi-tasker, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and who thrives in a fast paced role and environment.
* Detail oriented, with excellent numerical and analytical skills.
* Strong MS Office skills, including Excel.
* You will be motivated, bright and willing to take on new challenges.
* Have a “can do” attitude and be solution focused.
* Enthusiastic with a strong work ethic.
* Be proactive, motivated and a self-starter seeing projects through from start to finish.
* Keeping up-to-date with food legislative changes.