At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?
SDUK's brands include the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients, and dairy-free products.
This position plays a key role within the site food safety and quality management team, tracking and monitoring data to identify and escalate trends to key stakeholders.
The role involves managing data from customer complaints, micro testing (on-site and external assessments), and ensuring accurate documentation on internal systems and external portals. It also includes communicating information with external auditors (BRC/retailers).
You will manage and document the site food safety and quality management systems, ensuring procedures facilitate the production of safe, legal, and authentic products meeting specified quality and food safety standards. You will also lead efforts in driving adherence to the food safety agenda.
* Maintain food safety and QMS in line with group standards and retailer requirements
* Conduct verification activities (QMP, GMP, internal audits) and support investigations
* Ensure microbiological data is accurately recorded, analyzed for trends, and reports are generated and circulated
* Conduct routine traceability exercises and lead trace activities during audits
* Support investigations of food safety-related customer complaints and issues
* Maintain site GMP standards, food safety, and quality systems in line with SDUK and retailer standards
* Maintain BRC accreditation and relevant retailer approvals, including Red Tractor, Halal, and Kosher certifications
* Demonstrate experience with food safety/quality roles, BRC, and retailer standards and audits
* Show knowledge of analysis and trend identification related to food complaints and micro assessments
* Hold Level 3 food hygiene certification and be willing to train to Level 4
* Hold Level 3 HACCP certification and be willing to train to Level 4
* Possess high attention to detail
* Be a strong communicator and influencer, capable of sharing data and analysis with stakeholders
* Demonstrate commercial and business awareness
* Work autonomously in an inclusive environment
Benefits include enhanced pension contributions, health cash plans, wellbeing apps, long service recognition, life assurance, staff discounts, free parking, subsidized restaurant, holidays, volunteering days, and exclusive shopping benefits.
For more information on our benefits, visit uk.saputo.com/en/carees/employee-benefits.
We support employment equity and diversity. We will provide necessary adjustments to support your participation in the application and interview process.
Agencies: We work with a PSL and do not pay fees or acknowledge CVs unless briefed by our Talent Acquisition Team.
In the UK, Saputo is a leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads, with brands like Cathedral City, Clover, and Wensleydale. We also have a growing dairy alternatives portfolio, including Vitalite and Sheese, and produce specialized ingredients for infant formula.
Whether your expertise is in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or other functions, your role is vital to our success. Join us to contribute meaningfully while working with colleagues who genuinely care about your success.
About Us
Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our teams process about 11 billion liters of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 60 countries. With 65 manufacturing facilities and over 19,500 employees, we operate mainly in Canada, the USA, Australia, Argentina, and the UK.
All dairy processors have access to similar raw materials and equipment; what sets us apart is our can-do spirit and diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.
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