Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon & Silver Spoon.
We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s and Sunblest. You’ll know us best through our white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and other bakery products.
The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted – it’s pacey and demanding so our people need to have a positive attitude and to want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry.
Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting some of our well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita and Silver Spoon, amongst others. We deliver Shared Service activities across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR and IS.
If you’re looking to join a business that is passionate, encourages you to be the best you can be, and values its people, we’d love to hear from you.
About The Role
Location: Walthamstow, Greater London.
Salary: Up to £54,000 (dependent on experience).
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Food Safety & Quality Systems Manager to manage a team of Quality Auditors and ensure the highest standards of food safety, quality, and environmental hygiene across site.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving compliance with statutory regulations and company standards, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maximise product quality and operational performance.
You will play a critical role in maintaining effective quality management systems, influencing site teams, and ensuring best practice is embedded throughout the operation.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead and manage a team of 2 Quality Auditors, driving performance, engagement, and development
- Provide expert guidance on food safety, legality, quality, and hygiene standards
- Ensure quality management systems, processes, and controls are implemented and followed
- Work closely with the Central Technical Team to implement and share best practice
- Support compliance with statutory regulations and company standards
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and reduce costs
- Support NPD and EPD launches, ensuring compliance with product specifications
- Manage food safety incidents and escalations where required
- Lead and support audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
- Build strong stakeholder relationships to influence and maintain high standards
- Deliver training and coaching on food safety and compliance
- Deputise for the Regional Technical Manager when required
About You
You are a proactive and confident leader with a strong technical background in food manufacturing, capable of influencing teams and driving high standards.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Technical or Hygiene role
- Graduate calibre (Food Science, or equivalent)
- Proven leadership and team management experience
- Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
- Ability to train and coach on food safety and compliance
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- High attention to detail, even under pressure
- Passion for quality, safety, and continuous improvement
Desirable
- Experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of baking processes
- Level 3 HACCP
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Understanding of Continuous Improvement techniques
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dynamic food manufacturing environment and make a real impact on product quality and performance.
Join a supportive and collaborative team.
Play a key role in driving standards and continuous improvement.
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