Food Safety Lead – Dairy & FDA Compliance

Dairy Chain; Kendal; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infant nutrition company is seeking a Food Safety Lead at their Kendal site to maintain and improve its Food Safety Management System. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with UK and FDA regulations, conducting audits, and fostering a food safety culture. The ideal candidate will have a degree related to food science, a minimum of 5 years' experience in food safety, and demonstrated success in food safety management and validation programs. Attractive benefits include 28 days of holiday, life assurance, and on-site parking.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Subsidised breakfast

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in food safety or quality within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of Food Safety Management Systems and food microbiology.
• Demonstrated success in leading validation programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of the site’s Food Safety Management System.
• Ensure compliance with UK, EU, and FDA regulations.
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Food safety management

Knowledge of FDA regulations

HACCP principles

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline

Formal qualifications in HACCP, PCQI

Job description

A leading infant nutrition company is seeking a Food Safety Lead at their Kendal site to maintain and improve its Food Safety Management System. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with UK and FDA regulations, conducting audits, and fostering a food safety culture. The ideal candidate will have a degree related to food science, a minimum of 5 years' experience in food safety, and demonstrated success in food safety management and validation programs. Attractive benefits include 28 days of holiday, life assurance, and on-site parking.