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Site Food Safety Lead

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Cooper Lomaz

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United Kingdom , Kendal

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Employment contract

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Salary:

50000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

The role is responsible for ensuring full food safety and regulatory compliance across both domestic and export markets, with a particular emphasis on U.S. FDA and FSMA requirements for infant formula. Leading site-wide validation activities and champion a strong, proactive food safety culture.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the site Food Safety Management System (FSMS) in accordance with HACCP principles and international infant formula standards
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant UK, EU, and U.S. FDA regulatory requirements
  • Plan and conduct internal audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify, manage, and mitigate food safety risks
  • Act as the site subject matter expert for FDA, FSMA, and PCQI requirements to maintain continuous export readiness to the United States
  • Manage and maintain all food safety documentation, records, and processes required for FDA compliance
  • Collaborate closely with Regulatory Affairs to ensure alignment with current and emerging U.S. regulatory expectations
  • Lead the design, execution, and documentation of validation activities across the FSMS
  • Oversee validation programs including Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems, allergen cleaning and controls, and thermal process validations (e.g. pasteurisation, UHT)
  • Ensure validation activities are scientifically robust, risk-based, and compliant with FDA, Codex, and EU standards
  • Maintain validation master plans, protocols, and reports, ensuring timely review, approval, and revalidation
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to food safety and hygiene teams
  • Deliver training on food safety systems, allergen management, validation methodologies, and FDA/FSMA compliance
  • Promote a strong, site-wide food safety culture through engagement, education, and visible leadership
  • Analyse food safety performance data and lead root cause investigations
  • Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen food safety systems, validation effectiveness, and regulatory readiness

Requirements:

  • Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Technology, or a related discipline
  • Formal qualifications in HACCP, PCQI, and/or food safety auditing (HACCP Level 4 required)
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in food safety or quality within a food manufacturing environment, ideally within infant formula or high-care dairy
  • Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations, PCQI responsibilities, and U.S. export compliance
  • Proven experience leading validation programs for cleaning, allergen control, and thermal processes
  • In-depth understanding of FSMS principles, food microbiology, allergen management, and hygienic design
  • Demonstrated capability across the full validation lifecycle, from protocol development to data analysis and interpretation
  • Knowledge of BRC, ISO 22000, Codex Alimentarius, and CFR Title 21
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
  • Lead Auditor qualification

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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