Food Safety Manager 6 month Fixed term contract

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Closing date: 4th October 2024

Interview process: There will be 1 face to face competency based interview at Burton Latimer on 10th October.

This is a 6 month Fixed term contract

Working pattern: Hybrid but you will need to flexible depending on team tasks and resources. Weetabix Wednesday is a non-negotiable where we all come into the office for business partnering and meetings.

The recipe!

The purpose of this role is to ensure that food safety systems are in place, effective and compliant to industry best practice / customer requirements. Support plant teams with the implementation of food safety programmes. Provide guidance and coaching to BU's and external stakeholders on food safety.

You will manage and lead all aspects related to food safety across our product lines and facilities. This includes optimizing food safety systems to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, internal policies, and customer standards. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining the food safety management system.
• Conducting regular risk assessments and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of food safety.
• Providing training and support to staff regarding food safety practices and protocols.
• Maintaining documentation for food safety processes and procedures.

Requirements

Non-negotiatbles

• Level 4 HACCP trained and proven experience in food safety management within the food manufacturing sector
• Level 3 Food Safety trained
• Technical and quality background
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• PC skills (word, excel and power point are essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with diverse teams.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive approach to ensuring compliance and promoting food safety initiatives.

We also ask that you have;

• Alignment to Weetabix values

• Are always curious to finding new ways to do business!
• Have the ability to demonstrate how you keep up to date in your field of expertise

Benefits

Competitive salary & Flexible benefits

We are always looking to enhance our current teams with diverse skills, experience and backgrounds; so if your skills and experience look a little different and you believe you can add value to the role and/or Weetabix, then we would love you to drop us your CV or apply! No candidate will ever meet 100% of the desired qualifications, skills and/ or experience, but we are ambitious to attract the right talent for how we want our business to grow.

You might not be right for the role, yet but we are always looking for talented people!

Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening.

Check out our website for more information: https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/

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