Food Safety Manager

Hunter Selection; Portishead Point; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days + Bank Holidays which increase

Pension

Salary life insurance

Income protection for long-term sick

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking a Food Safety Manager to lead the development and continuous improvement of our food safety function in South Wales. You will drive HACCP, GMP, and labeling compliance while coordinating audits and liaising with senior management to foster a quality culture.

The role requires a strong background in food manufacturing, proven HACCP expertise, and auditing experience. A salary of £35-£40k and extensive benefits are offered along with the chance to influence safety

Qualifications

• Strong background in food manufacturing/production.
• Proven knowledge of HACCP principles and systems.
• Experience conducting internal and external audits.
• Experience improving food safety and quality.
• Leadership or management experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve food safety management systems 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 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 audit readiness.
• Lead external audits from regulatory and certification bodies, addressing non-conformances within timescales.
• Oversee product labelling accuracy, monitor legislative changes, and manage the internal hygiene team.

Skills

HACCP expertise

Food safety auditing

Quality management

Leadership experience

GMP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Food safety qualification

Job description

Food Safety Manager

Llanelli SA14

£35-40,000

Commutable from Llanelli, Swansea, Carmarthen, Port Talbot, Neath, Bridgend, Gorseinon, Morriston, Llansamlet, Pontarddulais, Cross Hands, Ammanford, Pencoed, Baglan

Benefits:-

• 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.

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