Technical Manager – Food Safety
Job Description
Job title: Technical Manager – Food Safety
Company: Morrisons
Job description: About The RoleWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Food Safety Manager to join our Head Office retail & logistics team & for the right candidate we’re offering a very competitive industry salary & car allowance. Whilst the role is based at our Leeds/Bradford Head Office it is a hybrid role working 37.5 hours per week over four and half days.Reporting to the Senior Corporate Services Manager – Food Safety you will be responsible for all elements of food safety enforcement, serious incident complaints and food safety training design. Additionally you will provide technical advice and support to the business to ensure that customers are provided with safe and legal products. You will be committed to proactive continuous improvement and implementing best practice.Working with internal and external stakeholders and our Regional Compliance Managers to drive improvements in food safety compliance in store and logistics operations.Role Responsibilities (this list is not exhaustive)Working with stakeholders to investigate complaints referred from local authorities and the Primary Authority to minimise the risk of regulatory challengeWorking with stakeholders on the retail improvement plan including working with local authorities to achieve FHR 5 and Pass in all storesManagement of the Primary Authority relationship in relation to food safetyWorking with external stakeholders on the Food Standards Agency Achieving Business Compliance programme.Proactively horizon scan for changes in food safety legislation and best practiceManaging serious incident complaints and escalating & coordinating serious food safety concerns to all relevant stakeholdersWorking with training teams on food safety training for all levels of the businessWorking with retail and logistics operations to provide expert food safety adviceProduce reports in a clear, concise and consistent formatAbout YouDesirable Skills and Knowledge:Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent experience.Experience of working with regulators/industry bodiesAn understanding of retail, catering, manufacturing or logistics operationsKnowledge and understanding of food safety legislation and its requirementsA good understanding of food safety / quality management systemsKnowledge of Retail operationsCustomer focussed with a positive, ‘can do’ attitudeExperience working in a complex organisation with multiple stakeholdersProfessional approach, with good interpersonal skills and a positive outlookGood communication skills and the confidence to deal with business partners at all levelsExcellent time-management skills/project management skillsStrong leadership skills and ability to lead cross functional projects/teamsAbout The TeamAbout Us Description:We’re passionate about providing quality, value and freshness from farm to fork.
Putting our customers and colleagues first, our teams champion safety, quality, legality and integrity across every aspect of our business. We keep a close eye on everything to provide products and services our customers, stakeholders and communities can trust.Caring about our customers and colleagues, we build our brand and put new ideas into action on Market Street. We audit stores and manage any incidents. We consult with government and agencies on new developments. We keep everyone safe and make sure everything is legal and top-notch quality from our logistics and manufacturing sites to our stores, suppliers and own-brand products.About The CompanyOur modern Head Office on the edge of Bradford is home to our different support teams from tech, marketing and finance to HR, trading and supply chain.Alive with activity, this is where decisions are made and our corporate teams make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, newsagents and subsidised restaurant all within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales – always with free parking.We host regular seasonal events and you’ll often find our suppliers on site sharing details of their latest product. We’re also committed to fundraising for our current charity partner.Our business is fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve lots of opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you…Some of the benefits you can expect as follows;
- 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus an additional 10% card for a friend or family member
Annual bonus schemeGenerous holiday entitlementFour and a half day working week with flexible working hoursCompany pension contributionsPrivate healthcarePerks with over 850 retailers * Free parking onsiteKeep up to date with our latest campaigns, project updates and opportunities to get to know us better by clickingUnable to show this video due to your cookie preferences
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Location: Bradford – Leeds
