Food Safety Manager

Hunter Selection Limited; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days + Bank Holidays which increase

Pension

Salary life insurance

Income protection for long-term sickn

Job summary

Hunter Selection Limited in South Wales is recruiting an experienced Food Safety Manager to lead the technical function, drive food safety, raw materials and finished product quality. You will report to the general manager and help foster a quality culture through audits and continuous improvement.

As a senior team member, you will oversee labelling accuracy, monitor legislation changes, liaise with stakeholders, and manage the internal hygiene team to ensure compliance and peak product safety.

Qualifications

• Experience with HACCP principles, systems and food safety processes.
• Experience conducting internal/external audits in regulated food environments.
• Ability to identify non-conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Proven leadership or management experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and improve food safety systems, policies and procedures to meet legislation and standards.
• Manage product traceability, HACCP, and food safety programmes, leading the HACCP team.
• Support manufacturing, transport and retail operations to meet GMP and quality requirements.
• Plan, conduct and coordinate internal GMP audits and maintain audit readiness.
• Lead external audits from regulatory bodies and address non-conformances within timescales.
• Act as the company’s food safety and compliance expert and oversee the hygiene team.

Skills

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

Auditing

Leadership

Education

Food safety qualification

Job description

25 Days + Bank Holidays which increase with service

Pension

Salary life insurance

Income protection for long-term sickness

Due to continual expansion and growth this company, a leading food producer are looking to add an experienced Food Safety Manager to the team in South Wales. You will be reporting to the general manager and will be tasked with developing the company's technical function, continually improving food safety, raw materials, and finished product quality. As a member of the senior management team, you will be responsible for facilitating audits and assisting in driving a 'quality' culture.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and continuously improve food safety management systems, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current legislation and industry standards.
• Manage product traceability, HACCP and food safety programmes, leading the HACCP team to maintain effective controls and minimise biological, chemical and physical food safety risks.
• Support and monitor manufacturing, transport and retail operations to ensure adherence to food safety, quality and GMP requirements while driving continuous improvement.
• Plan, conduct and coordinate internal GMP audits, track audit performance and maintain an ongoing state of audit readiness across the business.
• Lead external audits from regulatory and certification bodies, ensuring all non-conformances are effectively addressed and closed within agreed timescales.
• Act as the company's food safety and compliance expert, overseeing product labelling accuracy, monitoring legislative changes, representing the business with stakeholders, and managing the internal hygiene team.

Requirements

• Strong background within the food manufacturing or food production industry, with a solid understanding of sector requirements and best practices.
• Proven knowledge and practical experience of HACCP principles, systems and food safety management processes.
• Relevant food safety qualification, supported by a thorough understanding of current food safety legislation and compliance standards.
• Experience conducting, supporting or managing internal and external audits within a regulated food production environment.
• Ability to identify non-conformances, implement corrective actions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Previous leadership or management experience would be advantageous, although it is not essential for the role.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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