Our client is dedicated to delivering excellence across the European retail, manufacturing, and food service industries. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, they continue to set the standard in the food sector. We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on leader to take ownership of their Food Safety & Quality Management System, ensuring excellence across the board.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work closely with senior site management to shape business strategy, ensuring customer needs are met while driving business growth.
* Lead the development of a strong Food Safety Culture, maintaining and enhancing our Food Safety & Quality Management Plan in line with industry standards and regulations.
* Own and evolve the Food Safety & Quality Management System, spearheading initiatives to enhance efficiency, safety, and compliance.
* Guide, mentor, and develop the QA team and wider site teams, fostering collaboration and driving professional growth.
* Take the lead on all certification standards, FSS, and customer audits, ensuring we exceed compliance expectations.
* Build and maintain strong customer relationships, swiftly managing and resolving complaints while ensuring continuous improvement.
* Implement and maintain robust validation and verification systems to ensure production meets all quality standards and import regulations.
* Deliver clear, insightful technical reports to both internal stakeholders and customers.
* Regularly review and refine technical policies, procedures, and standards to stay ahead of legislative changes and industry advancements.
* Build strong relationships with key industry bodies, including regulatory authorities, laboratories, and service providers.
* Support managers in employee relations matters, monitor absenteeism, and champion animal welfare.
* Serve as the site’s HACCP and TACCP Team Leader, ensuring proactive risk management and compliance.
About you:
* Previous experience in a similar role or as a direct report to a Technical Manager within a larger site.
* Hands-on experience in a fresh food factory environment, specifically working with red or white meat.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to delegate effectively and build strong working relationships.
* Excellent planning and organizational abilities, with the flexibility to adapt to evolving business needs.
* A dynamic and motivated approach, focused on delivering results in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Salary & benefits:
* £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Life assurance scheme
* Loyalty & Recognition Scheme
Hours of Work:
* Monday to Friday
* Permanent contract
* 7:00am to 4:00pm