Job Title: Senior Food Safety & Quality Manager
Location: Grantham
Reports to: Technical Manager
Department: Technical
Job Type: Permanent
Purpose of the Role
To take full responsibility for all technical aspects of the designated business unit within the factory, ensuring the site consistently meets food safety, quality, customer, and legal requirements. The role will drive best practices across health & safety, technical standards, people development, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety
* Understand and implement Pilgrims Europe Health & Safety Policy and statutory manufacturing requirements.
* Drive improved health & safety KPIs within the Technical Department.
* Support the Business Unit Lead in delivering the health & safety plan, including behavioural safety initiatives.
Technical Leadership
1. Implement, maintain, and improve HACCP-based quality systems to meet BRC and customer standards.
2. Lead the site's Food Safety & Quality culture, driving continuous improvement across product, process, and hygiene.
3. Conduct audits to assess and improve technical standards.
4. Provide technical performance reporting internally and externally.
5. Offer guida...