Quality & Food Safety Officer

Overview

Quality & Food Safety Officer in a long‑running company with a successful track record in the baking sector. The role focuses on ensuring the quality and safety of food products through continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process audits and perform data analysis to identify and resolve root causes of quality issues.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement solutions and prevent recurrence.
• Perform regular inspections of raw materials, production processes, and finished products to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
• Maintain adherence to food safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies, staying current with regulatory changes and best practices.
• Assist in implementation and maintenance of HACCP to prevent food safety hazards.
• Participate in internal and external audits, inspections, and certifications.
• Collaborate with procurement 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 complaint procedures and systems to ensure issues are resolved.

Qualifications

• Food science degree or a related subject.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP, and GMP.
• Experience in a similar food safety, compliance or technical role within food manufacturing is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 to £33,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
• Location: Wigan (Greater Manchester). Commutable from Manchester, Bolton, Warrington, Preston, Ormskirk, St Helens, Chorley, Bury, and surrounding areas.
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, investment in people and training.
• Referral programme, wellbeing and engagement programmes, onsite mental health first aiders.
• Employee Assistance Programme for you, your partner and children in full‑time education up to age 21.
• NHS healthcare checks, enhanced sickness pay, seasonal flu vouchers, gym membership, onsite vehicle parking.
• Working hours: Monday‑Thursday 8:00am‑4:30pm, Friday 7:30am‑3:00pm.

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