Vickerstock in partnership with a leading Food manufacturing Company are recruiting for an experienced Food Safety and Quality Manager.
Responsibilities
Lead the implementation and ongoing development of the site’s Food Safety & Quality Management Systems.
Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and customer-specific standards related to food ingredients, broth/stock production, and meat-derived products.
Champion and drive a robust Food Safety Culture across the site.
Manage and improve the site QMS, ensuring documentation, SOPs, and process controls are maintained.
Oversee EQMS record management, audits, and internal audit programmes.
Lead HACCP development, review, and verification activities.
Monitor and verify critical control points and prerequisite programmes.
Manage the site's microbiological and chemical testing programme.
Ensure finished product specifications meet customer, legislative, and internal requirements.
Work with production teams to maintain product consistency and address quality deviations.
Support the Hygiene Team to deliver high cleaning standards.
Verify hygiene performance through audits and environmental monitoring.
Deliver and coordinate FSQ-related training (HACCP, food safety, hygiene, SOPs).
Work with engineering teams to ensure preventative maintenance supports food safety.
Participate in risk assessments for new equipment and materials.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, risk reduction, and quality optimisation.
Qualifications
Third-level qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Process Technology or related discipline.
Strong understanding of HACCP principles and food safety systems.
Experience in meat processing, food ingredients, or stock/broth production (advantage).
Competent in managing customer interactions across commercial, technical, and new product development teams.
Experience and knowledge of CIP (Cleaning in Place) systems.
Knowledge of food safety legislation and customer audit requirements.
Experience with BRCGS, customer audits, or regulatory inspections.
Excellent knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and QMS implementation.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
Required Skills
Strong understanding of HACCP principles and food safety systems.
Experience in meat processing, food ingredients, or stock/broth production (advantage).
Competent in managing customer interactions across commercial, technical, and new product development teams.
Experience and knowledge of CIP (Cleaning in Place) systems.
Knowledge of food safety legislation and customer audit requirements.
Experience with BRCGS, customer audits, or regulatory inspections.
Excellent knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and QMS implementation.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience in meat processing, food ingredients, or stock/broth production (advantage).
If you feel the outlined role suits your experience and qualifications
Kindly reach out to A.fenske@vickerstock.com
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