Responsible for supporting and maintaining site-wide compliance and ensuring that all factory operations consistently meet food safety, quality, legal, customer, and audit standards. The role acts as a key link between production, technical, hygiene, engineering, and management teams to ensure compliance systems are effectively implemented and continuously improved across the factory.
Hours
8am to 4:30pm (Must be flexible)
The role involves:
Food Safety & Quality Compliance
Ensure compliance with all company food safety, quality, and legal standards.
Support the implementation and maintenance of HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP systems.
Monitor factory adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), hygiene, and housekeeping standards.
Conduct routine factory inspections and compliance audits across production areas.
Ensure all non-conformances are investigated, documented, and closed out effectively.
Verify that corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs) are implemented within agreed timelines.
Audit Management
Support preparation for customer, retailer, BRCGS, and regulatory audits.
Participate in internal and external audits and assist in coordinating audit schedules.
Maintain audit readiness across all production and technical areas.
Collate and manage compliance documentation and evidence for audit purposes.
Documentation & Record Control
Maintain accurate technical records and compliance documentation.
Review factory paperwork to ensure completion and compliance with company procedures.
Ensure traceability and due diligence records are completed accurately and retained appropriately.
Factory Standards & Continuous Improvement
Drive a strong food safety and compliance culture throughout the factory.
Work closely with production teams to identify compliance risks and implement improvements.
Monitor trends relating to non-conformances and audit findings.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance technical and operational performance.
Promote best practice and ensure high standards are maintained across all departments.
Provide guidance to production teams regarding technical standards and customer requirements.
Customer & Legal Compliance
Keep up to date with changes in legislation, retailer standards, industry requirements and ensure that the these are effectively rolled out on the factory floor
Leadership Principles
You have a relentless drive to succeed
You create a results-driven environment
You live Our Way
Skills
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Educated to degree level in Food Technology/Food Nutrition or related discipline
At least 2 years experience within the Food Industry
Previous experience of working with customers and particular UK retailers
Strong IT skills and working experience of all the Microsoft applications
Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead with authority, whilst maintaining good relations with colleagues across business functions
Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
Self-driven and an ability to work on own initiative
Proactive approach to problem solving
Drive to learn new things and enthusiasm to progress
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:
Previous knowledge of Regulations and Customer Codes of Practice
Red Meat knowledge would be advantageous
Experience in management would be advantageous.