Overview

The site is looking for an experienced auditor to manage the internal audit programme in compliance with BRCGS, retailer food safety standards and policies, and conduct external audits on suppliers and services providers where required. The ideal candidate will be meticulous, detail oriented and organised, and able to work collaboratively with all departments and stakeholders. They will help to encourage a positive food safety culture and support continuous improvement of food safety and quality compliance across the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities of the Food Safety Auditor will be as follows:

Maintain the internal auditing schedule for Blaenavon and Creamery sites, for QMS and retailer customer audits.
Assign non-conformances and deadlines where appropriate to relevant staff
Support in correction and preventive actions to close out non-conformance
GAP analysis of current practise against new versions and standards
Supporting Technical management with upkeep of QMS in line with requirements
Auditing of suppliers to a risk-based frequency, and new suppliers where required
Auditing of service providers i.e. laundry, storage
Auditing of goat farms suppling to the goats cheese creamery
Keep up to date with relevant legislation and update site of changes as needed
Assist both sites in hosting BRCGS and customer external audits, presenting internal audit and compliance.
Training and competency assessment of site based internal auditing team.

Qualifications & Skills

Food Safety level 3 minimum
HACCP level 3 minimum
At least 3 years food manufacturing experience
BSc in Food Science
Good knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety standard and UK food legislation
Experience with UK retailer food safety, integrity & responsible sourcing standards
Internal auditing qualification
Experience auditing external sites
Knowledge of animal welfare and sustainable sourcing
Positive collaboration with departments and external stakeholders.
Professional conduct and communication during audits.

Requirements of role

Availability Monday-Friday 9-5, with flexibility as required to conduct internal and external audits
Able to travel to supplier and service provider sites for auditing, including outside of the UK
Site-based role, exception of travelling for audits and where agreed with line manager.

Salary: £32k - £36k dependant on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen
Company pension
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Sick pay
UK visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person

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