Food Safety and Quality Systems Manager

What You Need to Know:

Here's an opportunity to take the lead on all things food safety and quality. This role puts you at the heart of ensuring top-notch standards and regulatory compliance across the business. If you're passionate about food safety and thrive on continuous improvement, this could be a great fit.

Your New Job:

You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing food safety and quality programs. The position plays a crucial part in ongoing improvement initiatives and works closely with cross-functional teams. The role also provides leadership in both training and day-to-day guidance to ensure standards are maintained and improved.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage food safety and quality assurance programs in line with regulatory requirements and industry standards

• Perform regular audits and inspections to monitor compliance and seek improvement opportunities

• Work collaboratively with different departments to drive corrective and preventive actions

• Lead and train staff across all levels on best practices in food safety and quality

• Stay updated on food safety trends, regulations, and best practices, updating company processes as needed

• Manage external relationships with regulatory authorities, customers, and auditors

• Oversee documentation and recordkeeping of all food safety and quality management systems

• Champion continuous improvement efforts across the organisation

• Lead investigations into incidents, including identifying root cause and action planning

What Are We Looking For?

• Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, food technology, or a related field

• Minimum 3 years' experience in food safety and quality assurance

• Expertise in food safety standards and regulations

• Experience with HACCP, GMPs, and related management systems

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills

• Great communication skills, comfortable leading teams

• Certification in food safety is a big plus

• Experience handling audits, inspections, and certifications

• Background in managing food safety programs in a manufacturing setting

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