Food Safety And Quality Team Leader (Am-Shift)

Bulk™ is on an incredible journey, with a mission to move the business from a manufacturing-led retailer to a destination brand for active nutrition. We are shaking up the sports nutrition industry through disruptive marketing campaigns that help people think differently about our brand – and we want you to be a part of it!

We want passionate risk-takers. We want people that like to challenge our thinking. We want people that live and breathe digital and have an infinity to the world of nutrition, health, fitness, and sports.

IN A NUTSHELL

As a sports nutrition and health food manufacturer, we produce a wide range of products including powders, capsules, tablets and soft gels within our own manufacturing facility.

In this shift-based role, you will work closely with the operations team to ensure products released to customers meet stringent FSQ standards. Reporting to the Food Safety and Quality Manager you will support the implementation of FSQ initiatives within manufacturing and continuously monitor these to ensure high standards are maintained.

This Team Leader role is shift-based in line with manufacturing in the AM (Monday to Friday: 6am - 2.30pm).

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• To support the development of BRC programs.
• To be an active member of the HACCP team.
• Be a member of the internal audit team and ensure assigned audits are completed on time.
• To work closely with operations to identify any variations in quality standards and to proactively mitigate risk and find solutions.
• Work with operations to achieve right first time (RFT).
• To lead customer complaint investigations whilst liaising/working with the relevant stakeholders to identify root causes and agree on long-term solutions.
• Preparation and implementation of validation and process verification plans e.g. allergens.
• To support the deliverance of OKRs and support the preparation of monthly reports as defined by the FS&Q Manager.
• To analyse FSQ data and report any deviations to the FSQ Manager.
• Ensure all stock placed on hold/quarantine is resolved in a quick and efficient manner.
• Auditing and monitoring of hygiene and cleanliness within manufacturing to ensure a high level of procedure adherence at all times.
• To support the development of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Through risk assessment make informed decisions for any FSQ issues that arise.
• Escalate FSQ issues to the FSQ Manager if required.
• Support the FSQ Manager where necessary.
  

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Food Safety and HACCP qualification to Level 3 (or equivalent) as a minimum. A degree level or equivalent in a food industry-related field is preferred.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Confident and have an eye for detail.
• Strong communication skills and a great team player.
• Previous experience in the following is advantageous: BRC, QMS, HACCP, and GMP.
• Experience in problem-solving and risk assessment

WHAT ARE THE GAINS?

• Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance 🏦 including a subsidised Gym Membership 🏋️
• A day off to celebrate your Birthday 🎂
• PerkBox Subscription 👍
• 60% discount on all Bulk products 💰
• Additional Annual Leave (optional) &F1;
• Teammate Pension Scheme 💰
• A day off for Volunteering (optional) 🤗
• Cycle to Work Scheme 🚲
• Happy Hour Drinks Fridge (Thursdays & Fridays) 🎉
• Bulk Pantry 🍴

LOCATION: Colchester, Essex

OUR COMMITMENT 🌈

Bulk™ is a place where employees have a voice fundamental to our success as a business. Building a diverse and inclusive team enables us to reach and connect with our global customers, from developing delicious recipes to how our brand is built and perceived.

Regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, education, neurodiversity or any protected characteristic, if you are a passionate risk-taker and eager to make a difference in sports nutrition, we want to hear from you.

We know that a CV doesn’t begin to scratch the surface, and that the things that make you who you are could be a real game-changer for us. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

PRIVACY 🔐

Bulk™ takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application for this role. When you apply, we shall process your details for this vacancy only and we will not pass your details onto a third party. We may contact you by email, text or telephone about the progress of your application. This processing is conducted lawfully on the basis of legitimate interests.