On-Site Food Safety & Quality Leader

Zest Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing business in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced technical professional to lead food safety and quality teams. This role includes ensuring compliance with food legislation and managing audits. Candidates should have experience in technical leadership, strong knowledge of food standards, and be able to develop teams effectively. Relevant qualifications in food science or certifications like HACCP Level 4 are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical leadership within food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of customer codes of practice and standards.
• Track record of managing audits and maintaining compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical, quality, and hygiene teams for food safety standards.
• Ensure effective quality management systems are maintained.
• Manage internal and external audits, completing corrective actions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Knowledge of food legislation

Audit management

Good communication skills

Team development

Education

Food science degree

HACCP Level 4

Lead Auditor certification

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

A food manufacturing business in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced technical professional to lead food safety and quality teams. This role includes ensuring compliance with food legislation and managing audits. Candidates should have experience in technical leadership, strong knowledge of food standards, and be able to develop teams effectively. Relevant qualifications in food science or certifications like HACCP Level 4 are beneficial.