Food Safety Systems Technologist

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Food Safety Consultant to maintain and improve their Food Safety Management System. The role involves leading a team, conducting audits, and collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in food safety management.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years experience in an FSSC 22000 certified food production environment.
• Food Safety Management System training from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Food Safety Management System for compliance.
• Lead the Food Safety Team and facilitate audits.
• Support food safety training across teams.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

B.Tech in Food Technology

B.Sc in Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Woolworths FPI

Job description

Reference:10383 CMConsultant: ChristaMostertJob Description:

• Maintain, review and continually improve the documented Food Safety Management System to ensure compliance with FSSC 22000, relevant legislation and customer requirements.
• Lead the Food Safety Team in line with FSSC 22000 requirements and facilitate monthly team meetings.
• Coordinate and document hazard analysis, risk assessments, and HACCP plans.
• Together with the rest of the Technical team, facilitate internal and external audits, including certification and customer audits.
• Support cross-functional teams with food safety and quality training and awareness.
• Collaborate closely with production, NPD, technical teams to identify and mitigate food safety risks.
• Investigating customer complaints and providing feedback.
• Assist with Occupational Health & Safety System implementation in collaboration with the Technical Manager and external consultant.

Qualifications:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification (B.Tech in Food Technology or B.Sc in Food Science).
• At least 4 - 5 years technical experience in an FSSC 22000 certified (or equivalent, e.g., BRC, IFS, ISO 22000) food production environment.
• Food Safety Management System training from a recognized external institution.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both factory floor staff and management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with the Woolworths FPI system is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements is advantageous, but not essential.
• Willingness to work Saturdays on a rotational basis as part of the technical team.
• A driver’s license and own transport are essential.

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.