Job Description
Overview: The ideal candidate will oversee manufacturing from a technical perspective, encompassing the management and coordination of approvals, regulatory requirements, and quality systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the development and roll-out of the strategic vision of the business.
* Drive and implement plant-wide process and quality system improvements.
* Manage customer presentations and technical and quality projects with the customer base.
* Act as a strategic partner at a management level to head the Food Safety & Quality function and influence change and new processes.
Requirements:
* Diploma or higher in Food Science/Technology.
* 5+ years of progressive experience in a food manufacturing environment.
* Minimum of 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
* In-depth knowledge of food manufacturing processes, quality control procedures, food safety regulations, and industry best practices.
* Comprehensive knowledge of food safety regulations (e.g. FDA, HACCP, GMP), quality management systems (e.g. ISO), and relevant certifications (e.g. SQF, BRC).
Essential Skills:
* Food Science
* Food Nutrition
* Food Quality Systems
* Food Quality
* Food Technology
Working Conditions:
* Working within the senior management team.
* Establish networking with supporting food safety bodies such as FSAI, Campden, BRI and other relevant governing bodies.
* Lead and direct different cross-functional programs and projects.
* Oversee the risk assessment programme for raw materials, suppliers, process activities and new process introduction within the production facility.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to lead our food safety and quality initiatives.