Job Title: Site Food Safety Lead
Location: Kendal,Cumbria,UK
Salary: up to £50,000
About U
sJoin one of Europe’s fastest-growing nutrition companies
Kendal Nutricare creates world-class nutrition for every stage of life, from Kendamil infant and toddler formula to Kendalife adult nutrition. We’re a family-owned, purpose-driven business with big global ambitions
In 2025, we were ranked the UK’s fastest-growing food and drink company, with Kendamil now one of the fastest-growing baby brands in the world, the No.1 Organic formula in both the UK and the USA, and available in 40+ countries (and counting)
As the only British infant formula manufacturer, we’re proud to produce our award-winning products here in the UK using British full-cream milk, with no palm oil or unnecessary additives. Trusted by families worldwide
We’re on an exciting path – join u
s!
The R
oleAs the Food Safety Lead at our Kendal site, you will play a key role in maintaining and continuously improving the site’s Food Safety Management System (FSMS) in line with UK, EU, and FDA standar
ds.You will ensure robust compliance for both domestic and export markets — with particular focus on U.S. FDA and FSMA requirements for infant formula — while leading validation activities and fostering a strong culture of food safety across the si
te.
What you’ll be do
ing:Food Safety Management & Compli
* anceLead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the site’s FSMS in line with HACCP principles and international standards for infant form
* ula.Monitor and review programs to ensure full compliance with UK, EU, and FDA regulati
* ons.Conduct internal audits, inspections, and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate food safety ri
sks.FDA Compliance (U.S. Expo
* rts)Act as the site’s expert on FDA and PCQI regulations to maintain export readiness to the United Sta
* tes.Manage all food safety documentation and processes required for FDA and FSMA complia
* nce.Partner with Regulatory Affairs to ensure alignment with evolving U.S. regulatory requireme
nts.Validation Leader
* shipLead the development, execution, and documentation of validation activities across the F
* SMS.Oversee validation programs including: Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems; Allergen cleaning and control; Thermal process validations (e.g., pasteurisation,
* UHT)Ensure all validations are scientifically sound, risk-based, and compliant with regulatory standards (FDA, Codex,
* EU).Maintain validation master plans, protocols, and reports, ensuring timely review and revalidat
ion.Training & Team Develop
* mentProvide leadership, coaching, and technical support to food safety and hygiene te
* ams.Deliver training on food safety, allergen management, validation protocols, and FDA complia
* nce.Foster a proactive, site-wide food safety culture through education and engagem
ent.Continuous Improvement & Risk Manage
* mentAnalyse food safety performance data and lead root cause investigati
* ons.Drive continuous improvement and corrective/preventive actions (CA
* PA).Identify opportunities to strengthen food safety systems, validation, and regulatory readin
* ess.Monitor and review programs to ensure full compliance with UK, EU, and FDA regulati
* ons.Conduct internal audits, inspections, and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate food safety ri
sks.
What you’ll
needEssen
* tial:Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Technology, or a related discip
* line.Formal qualifications in HACCP, PCQI, and/or food safety audi
* ting.HACCP Level 4 req
* uiredMinimum 5 years’ experience in food safety or quality within a food manufacturing environment — ideally in infant formula or high-care d
* airy.Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, PCQI responsibilities, and U.S. export compli
* ance.Demonstrated success in leading validation programs (cleaning, allergen, and thermal proces
* ses).In-depth understanding of FSMS principles, food microbiology, allergen management, and hygienic de
* sign.Skilled in validation lifecycle management — from protocol design to data interpreta
* tion.Knowledge of BRC, ISO 22000, Codex Alimentarius, and CFR Titl
* e 21.Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across t
eams.Desir
* able:Lead Auditor qualification would be an adva
ntage
What you’ll get fr
* om us:The opportunity to work for the fastest growing infant milk brand in Europe, alongside a young talented team dedicated to serving thousands of passionate cust
* omers.We offer to all our empl
* oyees:33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), pro rata to start date an
* d FTE.Pension Scheme by Aegon, the Employer will match contributions up to a maximum
* of 5%Free health cas
* h planFree Gym Membe
* rship*Life Assurance at 2 x basic salary after 6 months of s
* erviceEAP Pro
* grammeNew parents enjoy up to £350 worth of Kendamil products (excluding Stage 1 for
* mula)*Employee Referral S
cheme*