Job Description

Note: We are not supporting candidates who require sponsorship for this position. We utilize our Agency Supplier Partners as needed. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity within Weetabix, especially in our recruitment processes. We are always looking to enhance our teams with diverse skills, backgrounds, and personalities. If your skills and experience are unique and you believe you can add value to the role and/or Weetabix, we encourage you to apply or send your CV. No candidate will meet 100% of the desired qualifications, but we aim to attract the right talent for our growth.

Closing date: 1st June 2025

Interview process: Two-stage interview process

Working pattern: Hybrid - 4 days on-site required.

Weetabix Wednesday is a mandatory day in the office for business partnering and meetings.

The role

The primary goal of this position is to ensure the quality and food safety of all finished products produced externally, including packaging. You will champion quality enhancement and work diligently to minimise food safety risks. Responsibilities include:

• Own and update the Weetabix Standards for Food Safety (WSFS) for co-manufacturers and packaging, aligning with industry standards and legislation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish standards for co-manufacturing and packaging.
• Approve co-manufacturers and packaging suppliers for Weetabix products.
• Maintain supplier due diligence documentation.
• Manage food safety and quality incidents and complaints related to external manufacturing and packaging.
• Enhance supplier quality and food safety through initiatives, improvement plans, KPIs, and relationship management.
• Engage and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Provide technical support for innovation projects.
• Deputise for the Supplier Technical Manager as needed.

Requirements

• Technical and quality background with experience in food safety and compliance.
• Proven experience in driving quality and continuous improvement.
• Experience in auditing, HACCP, food safety, microbiology, allergen management.
• Experience managing external suppliers.
• Good understanding of BRC requirements and retailer standards.
• Knowledge of quality management in a food environment.
• Working knowledge of packaging.
• Alignment with Weetabix values and curiosity to find new ways of doing business.
• Ability to demonstrate ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary & annual flexible benefits, annual bonus, pension scheme up to 12%, salary reviews, healthcare, counselling services, maternity/paternity leave, dependants and carers leave, fertility treatment leave, neonatal care leave, flexible working policies, and support groups.

For more information, visit our website: https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/