To manage the Food Safety and Quality Assurance function across the site, ensuring full compliance with UK and international food safety legislation, customer standards, and industry accreditation requirements. The FSQA Manager will drive continuous improvement in food safety, product quality, and compliance while supporting operational efficiency and profitability.
Duties:
1. Food Safety & Legal Compliance
* Ensure full site compliance with food safety legislation, retailer codes of practice, and industry standards (e.g. BRC Global Standard for Food Safety).
* Maintain site-wide HACCP plans
* Ensure traceability, allergen management, labelling compliance, and product authenticity site controls are robust and effective.
* Act as a key site contact for Environmental Health Officers and regulatory authorities.
2. Quality Management System (QMS)
* Manage and maintain site Quality Management System.
* Monitor site technical KPIs including complaints, non-conformances, internal audit findings, and micro results and report into Group Head of Technical.
* Drive site continuous improvement initiatives.
3. Audit & Certification Management
* Manage site third-party, customer, and regulatory audits.
* Manage corrective and preventative action plans to ensure timely close-out.
* Conduct internal audits and verification activities to ensure ongoing compliance.
4. Customer & S...