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Job Type: Full-time
Quality & Food Safety OfficerA long running company with propelled success in the baking sector. Their innovative influences are not to go unnoticed in the ever-changing food manufacturing industry consistently providing customers with high end quality ingredients.About the Quality & Food Safety Officer jobThe purpose of your role will be to play a critical role for ensuring the quality and safety of food products by supporting and driving continuous improvements across manufacturing processes. Working closely with all departments, they conduct process audits, use data and analysis to identify issues, and help implement effective, evidence-based improvements.Key tasksProactively identify and resolve root causes of issues, using data analysis to determine trends. Identify opportunities for process improvement and work with different teams to fix issues and prevent them happening again.Conduct regular inspections of raw materials, production processes, and finished products to ensure they meet established quality standards. Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies, while staying up to date with regulatory changes and best practices.Assist in the implementation and maintenance of HACCP to prevent food safety hazards. Participate in internal and external audits, inspections, and certifications. Collaborate with the procurement team to assess and monitor the quality of raw materials and ingredients from suppliers, and support emergency response procedures including product recalls.Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of quality control activities, test results, and non-conformities in line with documentation requirements. Provide training to production personnel on processes, procedures, food safety practices, and hygiene standards. Manage complaints procedures and systems ensuring issues are always resolved.About YouThe successful candidate shall have a food science degree or related subject.A strong understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP & GMP.Experience in a similar food safety/compliance/technical role within food manufacturing would be highly advantageous.More detailsThe Quality & Food Safety Officer job (ref:9049) is based in Wigan and is paying £33,000 to £36,000 per annum according to your experience.The site is in Wigan, Greater Manchester and is commutable from Manchester, Bolton, Warrington, Preston, Ormskirk, St Helens, Chorley and Bury, along with other areas of Lancashire and Merseyside.The package includes 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, Pension, Investment in People and Training, Referral Programme for successful employee referrals, Wellbeing and Engagement Programmes, Onsite Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programme for yourself, your partner and any children in full-time education up to the age of 21, this includes counselling, NHS Healthcare Checks, Enhanced Sickness Pay, Seasonal Flu Vouchers, Gym Membership, Onsite Car Parking.The working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm and Friday 7:30am to 3:00pm.Alternate job titles – Food Regulatory Affairs Jobs | Food Compliance Officer | Food Technical Jobs | Regulatory Affairs Officer | Technical Officer | Regulatory Advisor | Food Technologist | Food Technical Compliance Jobs | Food Manufacturing Regulatory Jobsb3 jobs are market-leading recruiters specialising in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, both in the UK and internationally. Founded in May 2000, we are proud of our reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable and resourceful – with our unique blend of honest and professional work ethics.If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for feel free to register with us Upload Your CV – Food Manufacturing Jobs in the UK.