Food Safety Lead - Infant Formula & FDA Compliance

Kendamil; Kendal; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition company in Kendal seeks a Food Safety Lead to maintain and enhance the Food Safety Management System in compliance with UK, EU, and FDA regulations. Candidates must hold a degree in Food Science or related fields and have at least 5 years’ experience in food safety. The role involves leading audits, training teams, and ensuring validation programs are up-to-date. Benefits include competitive holidays, a pension scheme, and health plans.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer match

Free health cash plan

Free gym membership

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in food safety or quality within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations and U.S. export compliance.
• In-depth understanding of FSMS principles and food microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of the site’s Food Safety Management System.
• Ensure compliance with UK, EU, and FDA regulations.
• Provide leadership and training to food safety and hygiene teams.

Skills

FDA regulations

Food safety management

HACCP principles

Validation lifecycle management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field

Formal qualifications in HACCP and PCQI

Job description

A leading nutrition company in Kendal seeks a Food Safety Lead to maintain and enhance the Food Safety Management System in compliance with UK, EU, and FDA regulations. Candidates must hold a degree in Food Science or related fields and have at least 5 years’ experience in food safety. The role involves leading audits, training teams, and ensuring validation programs are up-to-date. Benefits include competitive holidays, a pension scheme, and health plans.