Quality Systems Lead: Food Safety & Audit Champion

Kerry; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy organization in the UK is seeking a dedicated Quality Systems Lead to enhance the quality function at its Runcorn facility. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with food safety standards, leading internal audits, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a degree in food science, experience in quality roles within the food or pharmaceutical industries, and skills in overseeing Quality Management Systems. Join us to make an impact in a safe working environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Career and personal development opportunities

Industry benchmarked salary

Matched pension scheme to 10%

Life Assurance 6 x salary

Share purchase scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Quality roles within food or pharmaceutical sector.
• Degree in Food Science, Technology or similar.
• Lead Auditor certified with knowledge in FSSC22000, BRCGS or similar standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess compliance with corporate and customer food safety policies.
• Guide implementation of Quality and Regulatory policies.
• Lead governance of non-conformity closures.

Skills

Quality roles in food & beverage or pharmaceutical industry

Fluency in English

Good analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

SAP experience

Ability to drive cross-functional projects

Education

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field

Lead Auditor qualification

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

A leading dairy organization in the UK is seeking a dedicated Quality Systems Lead to enhance the quality function at its Runcorn facility. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with food safety standards, leading internal audits, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a degree in food science, experience in quality roles within the food or pharmaceutical industries, and skills in overseeing Quality Management Systems. Join us to make an impact in a safe working environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.