Food Safety Compliance Manager

Anderson Scott Solutions; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading FMCG business is looking for a Food Safety Compliance Manager in Wednesbury. This role focuses on compliance with food safety regulations and management of quality standards, requiring a degree in Food Science and HACCP qualifications. You will be responsible for ensuring site compliance, leading teams, and managing audits. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to have a significant impact within a friendly team, offering a competitive salary between £40,000 - £50,000 with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical or quality management role within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Sound understanding of UK and EU food law.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality requirements.
• Lead and develop Technical, QA, and Hygiene teams.
• Manage internal and BRC audits.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or HND in Food Science

Tools

HACCP Level 3/4

Food Safety Management Level 4

Lead Auditor certification

Job description

Food Safety Compliance Manager

Wednesbury

£40,000 - £50,000 + excellent benefits

A market-leading FMCG business is seeking an experienced Food Safety Compliance Manager to join their well-established and friendly team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical or Quality Manager with a strong food/FMCG background to take ownership of compliance and quality standards across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure site compliance with food safety (HACCP), hygiene, quality (BRC), and legal requirements.
• Lead, manage, and develop Technical, QA, and Hygiene teams.
• Maintain and enhance the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Manage internal and BRC audits; act as first point of contact for external bodies (EHO, certification bodies).
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, conduct audits, and manage product specifications.
• Oversee new product launches, artwork approvals, and ensure products meet required standards.
• Drive KPIs, reduce complaints, and continuously improve processes.
• Report non-conformances and key issues to senior management.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Food Science or a related scientific discipline.
• HACCP Level 3/4, Level 4 Food Safety Management, and Lead Auditor certification.
• Proven experience in a technical or quality management role within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Sound understanding of UK and EU food law.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to perform effectively under pressure.

If you are an experienced Food Safety or Quality professional ready to make an impact, please contact Sarah Dyehouse at Anderson Scott Solutions to apply.