Quality Systems & Food Safety Coordinator

Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BRCGS AA* accreditation

London site-based role

Continuous improvement opportunities

Job summary

Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd in London is seeking a Quality Coordinator to join its Technical and Quality team, overseeing Quality and Food Safety systems in a fast-paced food manufacturing site.

You will manage traceability, allergen risk assessments, supplier approval, audits and KPI reporting, with opportunities for continuous improvement and staff training. This hands-on role requires attention to detail and strong analytical skills to ensure audit readiness and compliance.

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in food manufacturing, ideally in Quality/Technical/Food Safety.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Food Safety Level 3 qualification or training.
• Good understanding of traceability, auditing, non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Experience with technical documentation, specifications, risk assessments or supplier approval advantageous.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with root-cause capability.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with multiple priorities.
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Confident communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the site's Quality and Food Safety Management Systems.
• Manage document control, ensuring technical documentation and records are up to date.
• Review and maintain raw material, allergen, traceability and microbiological risk assessments.
• Manage raw material and supplier approval reviews, ensuring specifications and supporting documentation are current.
• Coordinate laboratory sampling and product testing schedules, reviewing results.
• Carry out traceability and mass balance exercises and follow up on actions.
• Manage non-conformances and customer complaint investigations with root cause analysis.
• Generate and review quality KPIs and communicate performance across the operation.
• Conduct internal audits and support external and customer audits.
• Support HACCP, VACCP and NPD activities and meetings.
• Train factory teams on relevant technical standards and requirements.
• Work with colleagues across the business to deliver continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Quality Management

Food Safety

Auditing

Traceability

Documentation

Supplier Approval

Laboratory Sampling

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Education

Food Safety Level 3

Job description

Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd in London is seeking a Quality Coordinator to join its Technical and Quality team, overseeing Quality and Food Safety systems in a fast-paced food manufacturing site.

You will manage traceability, allergen risk assessments, supplier approval, audits and KPI reporting, with opportunities for continuous improvement and staff training. This hands-on role requires attention to detail and strong analytical skills to ensure audit readiness and compliance.