Strategic Leadership: Provide senior-level technical expertise, advising the business on food safety, compliance, and quality standards to align with company objectives and industry best practices.
Technical Governance: Oversee all aspects of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, ensuring full adherence to legal, corporate, and BRCGS accreditation requirements.
Supplier & Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and customers, providing technical leadership and ensuring all products meet agreed standards.
Quality Management System (QMS): Ensure the QMS is effectively managed, regularly reviewed, and continuously improved to drive operational excellence.
Audit & Compliance Management: Lead customer and third-party audits, ensuring the business consistently meets certification and compliance standards.
HACCP & Risk Management: Lead the HACCP team, ensuring effective risk assessments, reviews, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
Supplier Assurance & Compliance: Oversee supplier audits and approvals, ensuring a robust supplier management system is in place to maintain product integrity and quality.
Technical Team Leadership: Manage and develop the technical team, providing coaching, training, and succession planning to build capability and expertise