Compliance and Raw Materials Manager

TieTalent; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Leicester is seeking a Compliance & Raw Materials Manager to oversee the Quality Management System and ensure food safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a food-related subject, Level 4 HACCP qualifications, and relevant experience in food manufacturing. This role offers an engaging work culture with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit-related pay

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a technical compliance and raw materials role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of UK retailer Codes of Practice and food safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Owning and leading the site's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Championing audit readiness and leading internal, third-party, and customer audits.
• Managing raw material approval and validation.

Skills

Food safety expertise

Compliance management

Leadership

Digital proficiency (Microsoft Office, Power BI)

Education

Degree or HND in a food-related subject

Level 4 HACCP and Food Safety qualifications

Job description

About

About The Role

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!

At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that support your life and personal aspirations:

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Annual pay reviews
• Profit-related pay
• Training and growth opportunities

The Opportunity

Are you a technical expert passionate about food safety, compliance, and raw material integrity? Walker & Son, a leader in high-quality food manufacturing, is looking for a Compliance & Raw Materials Manager to lead our site's technical compliance and raw materials agenda.

Responsibilities include:

• Owning and leading the site's Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure safe, legal, and high-quality products.
• Championing audit readiness, leading internal, third-party, and customer audits.
• Managing raw material approval and validation, ensuring supplier compliance and material integrity.
• Leading HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP programmes and maintaining robust food defence plans.
• Developing and mentoring a high-performing technical team, driving continuous improvement and technical excellence.

The Ideal Candidate

We value collaboration and diverse perspectives. The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree or HND in a food-related subject (or equivalent experience).
• Level 4 HACCP and Food Safety qualifications.
• 3+ years of experience in a technical compliance and raw materials role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of UK retailer Codes of Practice and food safety legislation.
• Proven leadership in managing audits, risk assessments, and supplier performance.
• Digital proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Power BI.

We foster an engaging and inclusive work culture, encouraging positive communication and collaborative relationships.

Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be an integral part of our thriving family.

Apply today and start an exciting journey with us!

About Us

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high-quality own-label products for many of the UK's best-known retailers, along with our brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people across modern food manufacturing sites nationwide.

At Samworth Brothers, we take pride in our family-like environment and work together to achieve great results. We offer stability and career progression opportunities within our group. We invite you to be part of our family and support our teams in delivering excellent products to our customers.

Note: Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. We will NEVER ask for money in exchange for employment. If in doubt, contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.