Kepak McIntosh Donaldare a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.
Job Purpose:
Responsible for ensuring food safety and quality systems comply with regulatory, customer, and internal standards, supporting audit readiness, risk management, and continuous improvement to protect brand integrity and food safety.
* Responsible for actively supporting a positive safety culture, identifying and reporting potential risks, and maintaining safe working practices at all times.
* In conjunction with the Food Safety and Compliance Manager monitor and manage site food safety and quality systems.
* Support the maintenance of the site compliance framework, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with legislation, customer and internal standards.
* Provide administrative support to the food safety and compliance team to ensure efficient and accurate processing of documentation.
* Provide technical support with corrective and preventative actions that protect product integrity and brand reputation.
* Conduct internal and GMP audits at the site, prepare for third-party, customer and regulatory audits, and assist with consistent audit readiness to achieve successful outcomes in regulatory inspections.
* Update and maintain food safety scorecards to monitor food safety compliance and track performance.
* Promote positive, constructive engagement across site teams and wider business functions to monitor and manage food safety compliance.
* Embodies the company values by contributing to an inclusive, respectful and high performing culture focused on employee health, safety and wellbeing.
ROLE QUALIFICATION & SKILLS:
* Qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology or equivalent is preferred.
* Knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP, TACCP, BRCGS and customer standards and UK/EU regulatory frameworks
* Level 3 HACCP preferred
* Internal audit qualification
* Knowledge of animal welfare standards
* Experience in assisting with audits and liaising with external stakeholders including customers, auditors and regulatory authorities
* Experience in quality management systems within food manufacturing
* Proven experience in food safety compliance, customer standards and audit management.
* Experience integrating customer standards into processes and managing regulatory changes.
* 31 days annual leave per year(after probation).
* 25% Discountin our Butcher Shop.
* Employee Discount Platform -All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
* Refer a Friend Scheme -Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
* Free Car Parking -Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
* Subsidised Canteen -Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day.
* Long Service Awards -We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees.
* Bike to Work Scheme -You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
* Training and Development- we are committed to helping you grow in your career, from structured onboarding, regular training (online and in-person), and clear paths for career progression.
* GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program -Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.
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