Shift Pattern: 3 on / 3 off 6:00am 6:00pmReports to: Technical ManagerPurpose of the RoleTo lead a small quality team and ensure compliance with food safety customer and certification standards. The role supports continuous improvement initiatives and maintains robust due diligence across site operations.Key Duties Responsibilities & AccountabilitiesCarry out food safety risk assessments.Manage validation activities including CCP allergen cleaning vegan cleaning and prerequisite validations in line with customer and regulatory standards. Develop validation schedules conduct validations and verifications and coach team members in correct execution.Review and maintain cleaning instructions to ensure correct methods are followed and standards are achieved.Support the HACCP team as required.Coordinate product and environmental sampling.Prepare governance reports and supporting documentation.Conduct internal audits including quality systems fabrication CCPs GMP traceability and mass balance audits in line with the audit schedule.Analyse non-conformance trends and work cross-functionally to implement corrective and preventative actions addressing root causes. Ensure timely closure of actions.Ensure CCP personnel are trained to current procedures and that production records are completed to standard.Maintain audit templates and procedures and provide coaching to internal auditors.Support the Technical Manager in maintaining a constant state of audit readiness.Manage pest control compliance review contractor reports and coordinate corrective actions.Coordinate certification audits and provide relevant site training.Supervise Quality Control Technicians covering intake checks complaints handling and export documentation as delegated.Deliver training and on-the-job coaching. Provide operational cover when required.Manage team HR processes including development plans reviews absence management and performance matters with HR support.Maintain internal raw material specifications approved supplier documentation traceability lists and intake records. Oversee sampling and laboratory submissions.Lead investigations into customer complaints.Manage export documentation linked to traceability.Assess and manage product concessions including risk assessments and trend analysis to reduce recurrence.Conduct gap analyses and improvement planning.Verify packaging artwork against approved standards and maintain reference samples.Oversee inline packaging verification systems.Act as subject matter expert for CCP equipment including metal detection X-ray coding systems and check weighing.Maintain factory standards to ensure continuous audit readiness.Develop KPI and performance reports as required.Conduct traceability exercises and investigations.Support procedural reviews and system updates.Undertake ad hoc projects aligned with business needs.Deputise for the Technical Manager when required.Provide hands-on support within the quality team during operational needs.ExperienceMinimum 5 years experience within the food industryExperience working with quality management systemsPractical knowledge of GMP and quality assurance principlesValidation design and implementationTraceability systemsInternal auditing and gap analysisExperience managing a small team is desirableUnderstanding of food information regulations and customer portalsFood-related qualification or relevant degreeHACCP Level 2Food Safety Level 3Key SkillsStrong organisational and administrative abilityDeadline-driven with effective time managementAnalytical and problem-solving skillsPeople management capabilityProficient in Microsoft OfficeClear written and verbal communicationPositive and proactive approachContinuous improvement mindsetAbility to engage effectively with colleagues at all levelsProfessional integrityIf you are interested in this position please forward your CV to or call Jack on 0. #J-18808-Ljbffr