Health, Safety and Quality Manager

As the Health, Safety, and Quality Assurance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of health, safety, and quality assurance within the food manufacturing plant. Key outcomes of this role will be preparing the business for and obtaining all necessary certifications for export, as well as successfully navigating the FSA audit. You will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, and work to continuously improve our processes and practices.

• Develop, implement, and maintain health, safety, and quality assurance programs and policies.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Investigate and report on incidents, accidents, and non-compliance issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide training and support to employees on health, safety, and quality assurance practices.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to health, safety, and quality assurance.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices, and implement improvements as needed.
• Prepare and present reports on health, safety, and quality assurance performance to senior management.
• Lead the process of obtaining all necessary certifications for export, ensuring the business meets international standards.
• Prepare the business for and successfully navigate the FSA audit

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Occupational Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a health, safety, and quality assurance role within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, FDA, HACCP).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Certification in health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) is a plus.
• Experience with obtaining export certifications and knowledge of international standards is highly desirable.
• Experience with FSA audits and compliance is highly desirable.