Job Title: Low Risk Trainee Manager
Location: Northampton
Salary: £40,000 - £44,000 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday, 5:00am–3:00pm or 6:00am–4:00pm
Industry: FMCG (Food or other fast-paced production environment)
About the Role
Our client is seeking an ambitious Team Leader or Supervisor ready to take the next step in their career into a Trainee Low Risk Manager role. This is an excellent opportunity to progress within a leading FMCG manufacturer, where product integrity, food safety, and operational excellence are at the core of everything they do.
As the Low Risk Trainee Manager, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring product quality, safety, and compliance with legislation while supporting the day-to-day operations of the production area.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain food safety, authenticity, product integrity, and quality across all processes.
Ensure compliance with HACCP (CCP/LCP) procedures and accurate completion of related documentation.
Oversee and monitor daily production schedules, ensuring targets are met efficiently.
Evaluate performance of supervisors and team leaders against company standards.
Liaise with Technical and Factory Managers to maintain factory, hygiene, and housekeeping standards.
Monitor stock levels to ensure production requirements are met.
Provide training and retraining where necessary to maintain high standards.
Ensure full traceability and residual control procedures are followed.
Investigate and resolve non-conformances or process deviations, implementing corrective actions.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement in hygiene, safety, and process control.Accountabilities
The Low Risk Manager is responsible to the Directors, General Manager, and Technical Manager, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, including but not limited to:
The Food Safety Act 1990
Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006
Health & Safety at Work Act 1999
Food Information Regulations 2014
Regulation (EC) 852/2004 – Hygiene of Foodstuffs
Country of Origin 2011 and other applicable lawsAbout You
Proven experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor in an FMCG environment — food manufacturing experience preferred.
Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and quality systems.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ambitious, proactive, and ready to progress into a management role.What’s on Offer
Competitive salary of £40,000 - £44,000 per annum
Monday–Friday daytime hours
Career development and full training to progress to a management level
Opportunity to work within a leading and respected FMCG manufacturer
Company pension
Staff discounts
Free and onsite parkingRef - GSHighriskmanager