Job Description

Working closely with the production teams the role is responsible for:

• Leading and managing a team of QA Technicians
• Leading BRC audits and enforcement officer inspections
• Implementation of food safety and quality procedures in Low Risk and High Care areas, in line with the requirements of the BRC Global Standard.
• Taking full responsibility for ensuring that product quality meets the requirements of the agreed specification
• Development & implementation of the HACCP plan and pre requisite programmes including allergen management
• Assisting in the development of the food safety strategy for the site via the management review process
• Facilitating product recalls / withdrawals at site and collate relevant documents
• Driving improvements in the standards of product quality and safety.
• Providing management reports on levels of performance.
• Assisting with the completion of Internal Audits and inspections
• Providing assistance with complaint investigations or incident report investigations

Skills

• Must hold a formal food related qualification – HNC/HND/Degree in Food Science or equivalent
• Qualifications – HACCP Level 4, Food Safety Level 4.
• Food industry experience essential (with a comprehensive understanding of High Care operations) – Min. 3 years in a similar managerial role
• Internal audit qualification
• Experience of high care operations
• Practical knowledge of the BRC Standard and QMS Systems
• Proven experience of leadership and team management
• High level of numerical and presentation skills
• Proficient in IT (word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook, office 365)
• Results focussed with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence others

 A detailed role profile is available upon request.
 

Benefits

• Our Greggs Employee discount Scheme is very generous, offering you up to 50% off our food
• Your holiday entitlement starts with 5 weeks, in addition to bank holidays, which increases with service up to a maximum of 6 weeks after 25 years’ service. (Pro-rata for part time)
• After 6 months service you may be eligible  for our profit share scheme
• You will be invited to participate in our Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 10% of your salary, subject to the Company meeting certain performance criteria.
• You will automatically join our Greggs pension scheme which is a fantastic way to save for your retirement and allows you to benefit from employer contributions and tax advantages
• Defined contribution management pension scheme
• Death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year’s salary

Other benefits include

• Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsidised for your dependants
• Permanent Health Insurance which is a replacement income scheme
• Share Save and Share Incentive Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme