Factory Quality & Food Safety Leader

WEETABIX LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer headquartered in Greater London is looking for a dedicated Quality and Food Safety Lead. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with food safety standards and overseeing quality processes within the manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will lead audits, manage food safety incidents, and implement best practices to drive continuous improvement while fostering a proactive food safety culture. This position offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a 7.5% annual bonus and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus 7.5%

Double-matched pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Healthcare plan

Discounted Weetabix products

Flexible work opportunities

Investment in personal development

Qualifications

• Proven experience of driving quality in a food environment.
• Good working knowledge of HACCP and BRC.
• Understanding of auditing practices and microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily oversight of quality and food safety.
• Ensure compliance with standards and manage audits.
• Address daily quality issues and manage complaint investigations.

Skills

Technical and quality background

Experience in food safety and compliance

Driving quality and continuous improvement

HACCP knowledge

BRC auditing

Microbiology knowledge

Pest management

Job description

A leading food manufacturer headquartered in Greater London is looking for a dedicated Quality and Food Safety Lead. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with food safety standards and overseeing quality processes within the manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will lead audits, manage food safety incidents, and implement best practices to drive continuous improvement while fostering a proactive food safety culture. This position offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a 7.5% annual bonus and a pension scheme.