Aspire Recruiting is seeking a meticulous and dedicated Quality and Food Safety Coordinator on behalf of a reputable client operating in the FMCG sector. This role is vital for driving quality awareness and ensuring uncompromising food safety standards across the organisation. If you have a passion for food technology and a strong track record of managing compliance, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Core Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance Leadership: Drive cross-departmental adherence to globally recognised food safety frameworks—specifically HACCP, PRP, and ISO 22000:2018—through strategic workflow coordination and operational alignment.
• Culture & Safety Interventions: Spearhead regular, high-impact safety and quality awareness sessions across the production floor (daily, weekly, and monthly) to cultivate a proactive, zero-compromise safety culture.
• Programme Governance: Oversee the rollout, continuous maintenance, and performance reporting of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Prerequisite Programmes (PRP).
• Critical Control Auditing: Conduct meticulous reviews of all Critical Control Point (CCP) verification data to guarantee absolute adherence to critical thresholds and procedural frequencies.
• Instrument Calibration Oversight: Systematically monitor, analyse, and report on the operational precision of all Inspection, Measuring, and Testing Equipment (IMTE).
• Audit Readiness: Manage and curate all vital system records and compliance documentation, ensuring the facility remains in a state of continuous audit readiness at all times.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Academic Foundation: A formal B.Sc. Degree or National Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, or a closely related technical discipline is highly advantageous.
• Professional Pedigree: At least 24 months of dedicated experience driving food safety and quality initiatives within a fast-paced FMCG or consumer goods manufacturing environment.
• Systems Expertise: Advanced command and demonstrated application of critical industry standards, encompassing ISO 22000, ISO 22002, HACCP, VACCP, and TACCP.
• Industry Advantage: Prior operational experience within the bulk agricultural processing or grain milling sectors will be viewed as a distinct strategic advantage.

Key Competencies:

• High resilience and the proven ability to thrive within pressurised, fast-paced manufacturing settings.
• Decisive problem resolution skills paired with sound, independent judgement.
• Uncompromising precision and meticulous attention to detail.
• An autonomous working style, coupled with the assertiveness required to enforce strict safety protocols across diverse teams.
• Exceptional time management and organisational workflow capabilities.