About JDM Food Group
Founded in 1999 and rooted in Lincolnshire, JDM Food Group began by sourcing premium garlic and ginger. Since then, we have evolved into Smart Flavourists®, transforming high-quality ingredients into innovative sauces, pastes, marinades and flavour solutions. With state-of-the-art facilities and an integrated supply chain spanning ingredient sourcing to packaging, we deliver exceptional products across the UK and Europe. Driven by food safety, sustainability and innovation, we are proud to create products that set the standard for quality and taste.
Food Safety Manager
We are looking for an experienced Food Safety Manager to join our Technical team at JDM Food Group.
This is a site-based role at our Bicker facility, reporting to the Factory Technical Manager, working Monday to Friday 08.30 - 5.00pm (although flexibility is required).
As Food Safety Manager, you will lead internal and external audits, both from Customers and third- parties. Particular focus areas will be root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement. This role drives a proactive food safety culture, ensures site audit readiness and manages customer technical relationships to prevent food safety related risks across the production life cycle.
Key Responsibilities
- To lead and develop the Food Safety & Internal Audit team, building capability and accountability
- Own and manage the HACCP system and food management programme
- Ensure site wide compliance with regulatory (FSA), customer and certification standards (e.g, BRCGS)
- Lead audit readiness across customer, third-party & regulatory audits
- Act as the primary technical contact for customers, building strong relationships and confidence in our brand
- Drive cross functional collaboration to embed food safety into Operations, NPD and change management
- Promote a strong food safety culture to all staff
- Implement policies, provide advice and lead audit actions
- Manage Audit outcomes, complaints, KPIs and customer satisfaction
About you
- Proven experience in food manufacturing - including high risk/high care environments
- Advanced problem solving capabilities, using root cause (5 whys) methodologies
- Strong customer facing and stakeholder management capabilities
- Ability to interpret legislation, standards and translate these into operational controls
- Strong communicator and ability to drive performance
- Data driven decision maker
Skills & Experience
- Advanced food safety qualification
- HACCP Level 3
- Lead Auditor Qualification
- Management experience / qualification
- Knowledge and understanding of customer COP's and practical implementation of controls in a factory environment
- Knowledge of risk assessments
- Strong IT literacy across Excel, Sharepoint, Powerpoint
What We Offer
- A paid day off for your Birthday to celebrate your way.
- 33 days annual leave.
- Company Treat Days (sweet and savoury).
- Free tea, coffee and hot drinks all year round.
- Company-paid healthcare, optical and dental scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Discount scheme offering savings at supermarkets, electrical retailers and more.
- Team events and long-service awards.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Free on-site parking.
Why Join Us?
At JDM Food Group, you'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking business where people are at the heart of what we do. As a Food Safety Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, influence operational performance, and play a key role in ensuring the food safety of our site and products.
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kirton PE20 3DJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Audit : 4 years (preferred)
- HACCP: 4 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
