We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Factory Technical Lead to oversee food safety and quality within our manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining systems that ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory bodies (e.g., FSA, BRCGS). This role will be pivotal in verification of food safety, quality, site hygiene and compliance in the factory and will work closely with the operations team. This role would suit an ambitious QA who is looking to progress or QA supervisor.
Key responsibilities
* Coach and develop production teams against compliance with the site Food Safety Management System, relevant retailer codes of practice and legal requirements.
* Lead, implement and feedback on environmental and microbiological monitoring
* Manage collection of samples for testing and organoleptic sampling
* Lead on investigations into non conformances and customer complaints, providing timely feedback and corrective actions as required
* Manage site hold and concession process
* Support on all third party and internal audits
* Form part of site's internal audit team
* Audit production and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance and adherence to specifications
* Support delivery of training of procedures to operations team.
Qualifications
* Minimum 2 years experience in food manufacturing, ideally with experience in the meat industry.
* Excellent communication skills
* HACCP or Food Safety Level 3
Please note we are not able to accept or provide sponsorship for this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Store discount
* Work from home
Work Location: In person