Job Title: Senior Food Safety Specialist
* Lead and maintain the food safety management system, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and customer standards.
* Oversee staff training, internal audits, and compliance reporting to ensure a robust quality management framework.
* Manage food safety, quality, and customer specifications for all products, mitigating risk and preventing contamination.
* Approve labels and artwork for compliance with food law, maintaining brand integrity and reputation.
* Investigate and resolve customer complaints, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
* Liaise with regulatory bodies and prepare for audits and inspections, ensuring seamless operations.
* Provide technical support to production teams and supervise lab operations, ensuring accurate testing and results.
* Stay up to date with relevant food safety legislation and update processes as required, maintaining a proactive approach to risk management.
* Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
* Proven experience in a senior quality or technical role within the food sector.
* Strong understanding of HACCP, BRC, and food law compliance.