Quality Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production seeks a Quality Specialist located in Royal Leamington Spa. This permanent, full-time role focuses on managing HACCP, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree or extensive industry experience, alongside proven skills in communication and leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food safety management and auditing.
• Sound knowledge of food production process and legislation is essential.
• Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the site HACCP system and related documentation.
• Lead internal food safety review and audit programs.
• Support quality compliance and incident investigations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Relationship Building

Food Safety Management

Auditing

Education

Relevant Degree or equivalent

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royal leamington spa, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Quality Specialist HACCP & Auditing

Salary £37K - £42K Depending upon Experience.

Permanent, Full-time, site-based working 07:00am – 15:00pm and 08:30am – 16:30 alternate weeks.

About the Role:

We are looking for a HACCP and Auditing Specialist, based in Rugby, to assist the delivery and administration of the site food safety programme this role will specialise in food safety analysis for the entire site operation. The role will also develop and lead the site auditing calendar for both internal and external audits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the site HACCP system and all associated documentation.
• Lead the internal food safety review calendar for all change activities relating to product pack and process.
• Lead the activities and execution of the internal / external audit program
• Co-ordinate all site activities to control and rectify all non-conformances.
• Manage and control the corrective action plans for all audit non conformities
• Drive continuous improvement to site quality performance with a food safety and HACCP bias.
• Evaluating food safety risks and implementing best practice improvements through continuous improvement.
• Conduct and arrange HACCP training for operators and HACCP team members.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of site Hygiene and Quality standards.
• Support quality incident investigations including Product traceability, product quarantines, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions and 100 year fix.
• Support the maintenance and calibration of site quality equipment dealing with 3rd party equipment providers and handling maintenance contracts
• Support quality compliance through adherence to the quality management system, auditing, change control and SPC systems.
• Contribute to the development of the site quality plans.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven communication skills with ability to flex styles to differing individual needs
• Sound knowledge of food production process and legislation is essential
• Proven experience in food safety management and auditing.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, specifically relationship building, facilitation, written / verbal communication are essential
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience of working with in an FMCG environment preferably within a Quality function
• Experience in developing, implementation and maintenance of food quality management and auditing.

Key Behaviours:

• Open and authentic in their interactions matching actions and words, building trust and support with others (We Care)
• Works collaboratively with peers and extended teams, building common agendas, aligned objectives and delivery plans (We’re Stronger together)
• Delivers critical compassionate challenge sensitively but effectively to support drive for continuous improvement throughout the supply chain operations (We’re Courageous)
• Ability to be resilient, unwavering and single minded in critical circumstances to protect the business in the provision of product integrity, employee safety and environmental protection (We Own it)
• Demonstrates a mature, pragmatic and holistic perspective to organisational development recognising and providing a sequencing of development aligned to the greatest realisable opportunities (We act with pace)

Qualifications:

• Relevant Degree or equivalent, or relevant industry experience.