Food Safety Specialist

Job Description

About the companyThe company is a global supply chain solutions company with 160 years of experience in commodity trading, whose purpose is to exert a positive economic and sustainable influence in its food, beverage, and energy supply chains. They buy, sell, move and de-riskcommodities through a range of services including trade finance, commodities trading, analysis, freight, logistics and price risk management.They are an entrepreneurial company, with innovation at the heart of everything they do. They are open to change, as shown through the recent expansion of their product portfolio and move into energy. Their people are their most valued asset and make thebusiness what it is today.Why themThe company offers the chance to join a dynamic and exciting team of professionals, who are building a company with great potential. In addition, they offer:

• Salary range - £30,000 to £35,000 per annum plus discretionary bonus
• A hybrid of remote working and a prestigious office location in the heart of London
• Free breakfasts, soup and smoothies, as well as frequent office food events
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, bike to work scheme, 7-a-side football team and netball team
• Life, health and dental insurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• A collaborative and collegiate work environment and culture
• Charity fundraising and volunteering opportunities

About the roleTo assist with monitoring and maintaining the Quality Assurance and Safety Programmes related to FIPS (food ingredients, packaging and sugar) and feed business, in line with safe ingredients, good manufacturing and trading practices, quality products andregulatory compliance.Tasks & ResponsibilitiesTo assist in the maintenance of the Quality Management System encompassing supplier and subcontractor quality programs, hazard and risk assessments, approvals, performance tracking, audits, raw material specifications and technical information.

• To maintain supplier and subcontractor data in line with the Subcontractor Management Programme and to request/review supplier documentation (e.g. audit reports, process flows, specifications, analyses).
• Research current risks for transport, storage, and handling of ingredients in new trade flows.
• Aid in the preparation for certification standards in relation to food and feed safety and quality.
• Investigate client complaints and work with both customers and suppliers to document nonconformances and solutions.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of technology and systems for tracking, maintaining and/or enhancing quality and safety on ingredients/food products.

• To take responsibility for your performance and to work together to achieve our organisational goals.
• To attend training courses which are identified as being necessary for the performance of the role.
• To be fully conversant with the Employee Handbook and supporting policies, including Health & Safety legislation and fire and emergency procedures.
• To comply with any reasonable instruction issued by your Manager.
• Changes in the business may occasionally require alterations in this job description and these will be agreed with the post holder as appropriate.

About youEssential:

• Education: Minimum Bachelors degree in Food Science or related technical field

• 2-4 years relevant work experience in the food manufacturing industry
• Has knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point), Food Safety Plans, Allergens, GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs); ISO and relevant government regulations
• Is able to interpret analytical and technical results such as Certificates of Analysis, Data Sheets And Lab Or Non-Conformance Reports
• Has excellent verbal/written communication skills and computer skills
• Is detail oriented

Keyskills :
Food HygieneFood IndustryFood ManufacturingFood SafetyFood Science