D R Newitt & Associates

Are you a Food Science graduate with a years experience under your belt? Looking to join a progressive and innovative business where you can enjoy a lot of autonomy over your day to day work? This is for you. My client are a rapidly expanding SME of ambient goods, with lots of exciting projects on the go including entering into new markets and launching trendy products. Job responsibilities: Responsible for site compliance to relevant UK Food Safety standards, including BRC. Main point of contact for all customers, suppliers and technical queries. Maintain product specifications and keep supplier database up to date, approving and on-boarding new suppliers. Working closely with NPD team on technical aspects of product trials/launches. Maintain and improve QMS, organising technical documentation and keeping policies up to date with latest legislation. Job Requirements: Experience working to BRC standards Full UK Driving License HACCP Level 3 Minimum of 1 year experience in the UK Food Manufacturing Industry. If you're interested and would like to find out more, reach out and I'll be in touch! Please note candidates must have full UK working rights to apply. Unfortunately my client cannot provide sponorship

Successful Food Manufacturer now looking to recruit QA SUPERVISOR PERMANENT POSITION WORKING 4 ON 4 OFF DAYS 6am-6pm ROLE Reporting into the QA Manager key responsibilities will be as follows: Responsible to escalate CCP's, OPRP's, and QCP breaches. Responsible to monitor the performance of CCP's, OPRP's, and QCP (Safety & Quality KPI's). Where required, carry out investigations when CCP s fail. Support the site management team on all validation and verification activities (i.e. CCP, OPRP, QCP). Maintain and implement Factory related risk assessment (i.e. Swab, water, FB, etc.). Work collaborative with Compliance Co-ordinator to update Risk assessments and schedules when required. Support QA Manager when hosting external audits or visits. Deputise for QA Manager during external audits and visits. Maintain departmental KPI s and address factory performance through positive challenge at daily management meetings. Escalate poor performance to Technical Manager Regularly attend taste panel. Ensure samples are available. Gather the information required to allow a thorough investigation and root cause analysis to be carried out following the identification of food safety, legality and/or quality issues i.e. product contamination, hygiene issue, process control, audit non-conformances and breach of critical control points and operational prerequisite. Ensure the correct documents are issued, implemented, and completed within the site and kept up to date with any amendments being issued in a timely manner. Ensure schedules i.e. environmental swabbing and testing, calibration, raw material testing are carried out as per stated frequency. Implement corrective actions, as required. Support the investigation of any complaints using RCA to prevent a recurrence. Escalating to the Technical Manager or designated deputy, any serious breach that could potentially lead to a recall or withdrawal. Support with any findings. Working with other site management team members drive and enforce food safety culture initiatives. Presence and support any NPD trials, Pre-Pros, ensuring any technical actions are raised and completed. Participation in completing the internal audits against the internal audit schedule. Own the Factory internal auditing process, including Risk assessment, schedule, training, completion rate, non-conformance close out. Report Findings to QA Manager. Verify and confirm the end-to-end traceability process including the factory start up checks daily. Address and close out non-conformances as these occur. Escalate to the QA Manager where a serious breach has occured. Management and key contact for all department QA s including holiday scheduling and performance review. Review QA team members setting personal performance and objectives that help drive deliverance of the technical business plan. Manage T&A system and always ensure cover. Ad-hoc project work as gaps are identified. Support Technical Manager with continuous improvement projects such as amendments to traceability paperwork, better ways of working, task analysis. Manages the Calibration RA, ensure calibration activities are conducted at the established frequency. Confirm Line Start-up, Hygiene audits and checks are completed correctly, and any issues are flagged. Maintain, and review the completion of the GMP system. Address and close out non-conformances as these occur. Escalate to the QA Manager where a serious breach has occurred. Support and manage the use of the dispensation log, and the downgrade material process. Communicate decisions accurately and at pace. Supporting Operation Supervisors to ensure all product exiting the factories daily meet the customers final product specification (including brand, own label, and food service) CANDIDATE A degree or equivalent in a Food Science or related discipline, would be an advantage but not essential. Experience within the food industry, Technical and Quality preferable. Experience managing major retailers in particular M&S and Tesco Knowledge of food legislation, labelling, nutritional and allergen information A strong communicator with a conscientious, confident and diligent attitude Ability to deal with colleagues across all levels and functions of the business. Can interpret the technical agenda. The ability to be flexible, multitask and work well under pressure. An understanding of technical systems including HACCP Competency in Microsoft Word/Excel BENEFITS 20 DAYS HOLIDAYS INCLUDING BANK HOLIDAYS PENSION, 5% employee contribution 3% employer contribution LIFE ASSURANCE , 3 x annual salary Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Unlimited Refreshments On-site parking Referral Programme WORKING 4 ON 4 OFF 6AM- 6PM 42 HOUR WEEK WITH BREAKS ACCOUNTED FOR THE COMPANY IS VERY FOCUSED ON UPSKILLING AND PUTTING EMPLOYEES THROUGH TRAINING COURSES- STRONG PROGRESSION POTENTIAL!

Machine Operator - Food Manufacturing This highly respected UK business has continued to grow and expand. They been established for nearly one hundred years, with strong manufacturing history of food production in their Lancashire site. With a reputation from the client base for the quality of the produce that they create the demand just keeps increasing, after new investment there is a need to increase the already successful operations team. The role is an ideal opportunity for an individual who is looking to progress their career rapidly from operations to supervision and further company advancement. The business prides itself as being an employer of choice and really value those that are part of the team. Position: Machine Operator Location: Preston Salary: 32,000 - 36,000 Duties: To operate and maintain machinery used in the manufacture of the high end food processing and packaging. Always ensuring a high stand in health & safety and hygiene standards. Operate and monitor machinery to ensure smooth production Perform start-up, shutdown, and changeovers Conduct quality checks and complete documentation Maintain hygiene and allergen control standards Clean equipment and report faults promptly Work collaboratively to meet production targets Experience Either experience working in a food manufacturing or sterile environments Being familiar with food safety and hygiene standards Ability to work on your own and be paly a part in a wider team Ability work to deadlines and strong attention to detail

Hygiene Manager - Nights Greater Manchester 50K - 55K + industry leading Benefits About the Role: A leading food manufacturing organisation (meat produce) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Hygiene Manager to oversee and improve hygiene standards across their production site. This pivotal role will focus on managing the hygiene team, with a particular emphasis on night shifts, while ensuring consistency and compliance across all hygiene operations. Key Responsibilities: Manage and enhance hygiene standards across the site, promoting Clean As You Go (CAYGO) practices. Oversee the hygiene team, ensuring daily operations align with production hygiene requirements. Coordinate and manage periodic deep cleaning tasks and maintain accurate records of all hygiene activities and training. Monitor and control hygiene stock levels, including PPE, and oversee ordering as required. Serve as the primary contact for hygiene-related audit requirements and work closely with the QA team to address food safety concerns. Implement and maintain systems to track Hygiene KPIs, including labour utilisation, cleaning schedules, and budget control. Lead by example in providing hands-on training to ensure effective cleaning of production lines and facilities. Drive compliance with site Quality Management Systems and health and safety regulations. Manage the hygiene budget, ensuring cost-effective operations. Supervise in-depth cleaning of all machinery, equipment, storage areas, and structural surfaces, including high-level cleaning tasks. Manage hygiene personnel and contractors performing specialised cleaning activities. Participate in external audits and conduct internal audits in line with the technical schedule. Candidate Requirements: Proven experience in a Hygiene Manager role within food or drink manufacturing. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence across teams. Hands-on and visible approach, demonstrating credibility on the shop floor. Recognised certifications such as COSHH, NEBOSH, IOSH, HACCP, or Food Hygiene qualifications. A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline is preferred. Strong analytical and organisational skills, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

A Rapidly expanding FMCG Food Manufacturer is working exclusively with me to secure a Supply Chain Export Leader to join their team. The Supply Chain Export Leader will have the opportunity to be part of a continued success story within a business with global reach and who operate in a niche, high premium category from a pallet air freight, to a container road freight or deep sea. Supply Chain Excellence Leader responsibilities include: Administer the documented and logistics process in the business including the liaison with key stakeholders internally and externally. Work closely with key markets: North America, Europe, and parts of Asia Pacific. Logistics organisation, shipping price negotiation and/or monitoring, and customer service engagement. Technical knowledge to include label content and barcodes /product identifiers and an understanding of internal manufacturing key information and processes such as batch coding. Accuracy for customs and shipping records in the written word and numbers (maths) are an essential skill. Must be a team player to naturally deputise their work or hand over for shipping out of normal hours or when on holiday. You will ideally be a Supply Chain Export Leader / Supply Chain & Export professional within a food manufacturing environment. This role will require a very level headed, resourceful troubleshooter with good maths / IT skills. To apply, please email a cv

Warehouse Shift Manager - Nights High-End Food Distribution West London, Salary Up to £40K The Company A leading distributor of luxury and gourmet ingredients, connecting top chefs and hospitality professionals with the world s finest foods. The Role This role will see you safely lead, motivate, and develop your night shift team (approx. 13 heads) from 9 pm to 6 am (Sun to Thurs with Flex) to ensure that customers are delivered quality products on time and in full. This role will see you. Manage and support all goods-in and picking within the warehouse. Continually reviewing practices within your shift team and involving the team to identify and implement any required changes to deliver cost savings and service improvements. Provide training and perform annual appraisals. Manage and support drivers, route planning using TMS and vehicle compliance. Stock investigations & inventory cycle counts Set a high example for Health & Safety matters. Your Skills & Experience To be considered for this opportunity, you must demonstrate proven strength as a people leader setting clear expectations, inspiring and engaging your team, driving motivation, and bringing hands-on experience in managing warehouse teams. You will also need. Previous experience in Food/FMCG warehousing, distribution and transport Ability to act in a fast paced and ever-changing environment. Experience using WMS and TMS systems. Ability to improve and maintain Health and Safety standards, challenge poor behaviour and achieve best practice. A highly effective communicator with drive and enthusiasm Flexible availability across days/hours (working 5 nights out of 7 rotating)

Technical Manager UK/EU Leading Food Manufacturer Greater Manchester £75k to £80K + Benefits Are you an experienced Technical Manager looking for your next challenge in food manufacturing? This is an exciting opportunity to join a UK/EU leading food manufacturer, where you ll play a pivotal role in driving food safety, quality, and compliance across the site. We are seeking a proven leader with the expertise and energy to inspire teams, strengthen technical standards, and embed a culture of continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the technical function within a leading food manufacturing environment. You ll have the autonomy to make a real impact, the backing of a highly supportive senior leadership team, and the chance to develop your career within a forward-thinking, industry-leading business. The Role As Technical Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Technical, Quality Assurance, and Hygiene functions. You ll ensure full compliance with food safety legislation, BRCGS, HACCP, and retailer standards, while developing and mentoring a high-performing technical team. Key responsibilities include: Driving and maintaining the Food Safety Management System, HACCP, and quality management systems. Leading internal and external audits, and liaising with regulatory bodies and retail customers to maintain top-level accreditations. Managing site validations, risk assessments, traceability, pest control, hygiene operations, and due diligence requirements. Overseeing customer complaints, non-conformances, and audit findings with effective corrective actions. Championing and embedding a strong food safety and quality culture across all operations. Reporting technical and quality KPIs to senior management, with clear insights and improvement recommendations. Your Skills & Experience Food manufacturing background is essential with strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, and retailer standards. Proven experience managing large technical, quality, and hygiene teams. Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and inspire cross-functional teams. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to change. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with colleagues, customers, and auditors. Passion for continuous improvement and embedding a strong food safety culture.

Site General Manager Location: Essex (Full-Time, On-Site) Relocation On Offer Salary £90,000 + Package We are seeking an experienced Site General Manager to lead all aspects of site operations, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Technical, and Health & Safety. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with a proven background in FMCG (Food & Beverage), and a strong focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and cultural development. Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop cross-functional teams across production, warehousing, and supply chain. Drive a culture of high performance, engagement, and continuous improvement. Plan and manage production schedules using ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft D365 experience preferred). Ensure health, safety, and food safety standards are maintained across the site. Monitor stock, sales orders, and demand forecasting to optimise supply chain performance. Implement and report on KPIs, driving accountability and results. Requirements: Minimum 5 years in a senior operations leadership role within FMCG (Food/Beverage). Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and operational best practices. Experience in managing large teams across multiple functions. Skilled in production planning, negotiation, and supply chain management. Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP systems, and data-driven decision making.

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday Bonus: Quarterly performance bonus Are you a passionate and experienced leader in the food production industry? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where quality, innovation, and efficiency are at the heart of everything? If so, we d love to hear from you. We re an independent, fast-growing food-to-go manufacturer with a reputation for delivering top-quality products to retailers and foodservice partners across the South West and South Wales. With our own bakery and deli operations, and a talented production team on-site, we re committed to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement. We re now looking for a Food Production Manager to take the lead at our busy production facility and play a key role in the next stage of our growth. What You ll Be Doing: Leading, motivating, and developing a production team in a fast-moving food-to-go environment Overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring products meet quality, safety, and customer standards Managing production schedules, stock levels, and minimising waste Driving continuous improvement in processes, productivity, and team performance Ensuring strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations Working closely with senior management to deliver strategic goals Supporting training and staff development across production teams What You ll Bring: Proven experience in a food production management role ideally within food-to-go, bakery, or chilled foods Minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene (Level 4 desirable) Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities Clear, confident communication and a hands-on management style A passion for food quality and operational excellence

The company is a leader in their sector of the food manufacturing industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality products to their well known customers. With a commitment to quality and innovation, they are looking to expand the team with a dynamic and experienced Technical Manager. Position Overview: As a Technical Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance in the business's food manufacturing processes. Working closely with the Technical Manager, you will contribute to the development and implementation of quality management systems, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The business is going through exciting times with movements into site expansion. You will play a key role in this. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the development and maintenance of quality management systems. Monitor and enforce compliance with food safety regulations and standards. Conduct internal audits and participate in external audits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions. Support the Technical Manager in training and development programs for staff. Stay abreast of industry trends and updates related to food safety and quality. Details: Up to £55k £5,000 Relocation Package 5% Pension Scheme 25 Days Holiday + Banks on top Private Health Care Policy Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

I guess if you re reading this then you are probably not entirely satisfied in your current role, whether that is due to lack of progression / development opportunities, poor company culture, an underfunded engineering department or company performance. The silver lining is that your skill set is in demand. The client I m representing scores highly in all those metrics, I know this as I ve placed numerous Engineers with them who are still with the business and are very satisfied with how they are being treated. Realistically this role will suit someone who desires stability and has medium to long-term career goals, this role will not be suitable for candidates who job hop every 18 months. The business is a FMCG giant that have a global footprint, make well-known products and the site is one of their largest and well-funded in Europe. Additionally, to the comprehensive support and development opportunities, they also offer a leading benefits package which consists of a Pension (18%) + Bonus + Share Scheme. The Role: Working on a 3on / 3off basis, alternating days & nights. Reporting into an Engineering Team Lead you will work within a large Engineering team. To carry out planned and unplanned maintenance with a single point of focus on a large production line. Help develop maintenance plans and strategies with your Reliability Engineer. There will be an element of coaching less experienced members of the team. The Person: You will have previously worked in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Multi-skilled either bias. Be a natural problem solver who has a mind for getting to the root cause of issues. Must be either apprenticeship qualified or hold an engineering based NVQ level 3 or better. Ideally have some form of Electrical qualification. If this is of interest, please send me a copy of your CV.

A growing FMCG Food Manufacturer in Manchester is currently recruiting a Finance Director to join their team. Reporting into the MD this Finance Director will provide leadership, management, and development of a defined contract, ensuring financial, and operational commitments are met and exceeded. Hands-on experience in manufacturing operations, with a good understanding of cost structures and production finance will be required as this role will be hands on as well as strategic. This role will be required to drive change including evolvement, integration and development of IT systems as well as provide cover for the MD in his absence and require a proven track record in leading small finance teams, with a hands-on and supportive leadership style. Finance Director responsibilities include: Financial Oversight: Manage all financial operations, including accounting, financial planning, and analysis. Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team to set and deliver growth strategy. Provide financial insight and challenge to support commercial decisions across all three sales channels Work closely with the Operations and Production teams to understand and interpret operational data Own product costings, ensuring Bills of Materials (BOM) and Standard Costs are accurate and maintained Monitor ingredient, packaging, labour, and overhead costs to assess the impact of inflationary pressures Strategic Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's business goals. Budgeting and Forecasting: Create and monitor budgets, providing accurate financial forecasts to guide decision-making. Cost Control: Implement strategies to control costs and improve profitability within the manufacturing processes. Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls. Reporting: Prepare financial reports for senior management and external stakeholders. Collaboration : Work closely with other departments to integrate financial planning into overall operations. Take ownership and a hands-on role of the business s finance and ERP/reporting systems, ensuring they are fit for purpose, scalable, and well-integrated with operations and commercial functions You will ideally be a Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with demonstrable post-qualification experience and be time served in a Fast-paced FMCG Food Manufacturing environment. You will have a proven track record in leading small finance teams, with a hands-on and supportive leadership style. Strong technical skills combined with a process-driven, systems-minded approach and excellent analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and a focus on data accuracy and integrity To apply please email a cv

Key Account Manager Gloucestershire 30,000 - 40,000 plus car allowance Are you interested in working for a foodservice brand who offer a premium product into high end and boutique food clients? I am looking for someone with a couple of years food sales experience who is interested in joining a premium brand, selling their deluxe products into the Foodservice industry across the country. You will be targeting wholesalers, end users and more. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to really cut their teeth in the high-end food industry by selling a premium product. They offer fantastic training and a very good commission scheme for their sales team members. You will be based out of the Gloucestershire office once a week Apply to find out more!

A Rapidly expanding FMCG Food Manufacturer is currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Export Leader to join their team. The Supply Chain Export Leader will have the opportunity to be part of a continued success story within a business with global reach and who operate in a niche, high premium category from a pallet air freight, to a container road freight or deep sea. Supply Chain Export Leader responsibilities include: Administer the documented and logistics process in the business including the liaison with key stakeholders internally and externally. Work closely with key markets: North America, Europe, and parts of Asia Pacific. Logistics organisation, shipping price negotiation and/or monitoring, and customer service engagement. Technical knowledge to include label content and barcodes /product identifiers and an understanding of internal manufacturing key information and processes such as batch coding. Accuracy for customs and shipping records in the written word and numbers (maths) are an essential skill. Must be a team player to naturally deputise their work or hand over for shipping out of normal hours or when on holiday. You will ideally be a Supply Chain Export Leader / Supply Chain & Export professional within a food manufacturing environment. This role will require a very level headed, resourceful troubleshooter with good maths / IT skills. To apply, please email a cv

If you would like to sample the inner workings of a challenger brand prioritizing genuine quality over quick wins, you'll want to have a conversation about this role. With the fast pace of a growing brand making moves in a niche market, along with the know-how of an owner who's been there and done it in the Food industry, you will bolster your experience and knowledge of an emerging market. You will need to bring enthusiasm strong enough to maintain a position as a site lead on the manufacturing front. This will keep you on your toes, and will provide the level of responsibility needed to drive your career forward! Due to size and age of business, there has never been anyone in this position before, providing a unique opportunity to build a business' operational proceedings from the ground up! You would be department lead for Engineering which presents an incredible opportunity to grow this wing of the start up! - £55k-£60k - Monday-Friday - 8-5 - No night shifts or full weekend work - 25 + 8 Holidays - Flexibility provided if need be If interested, I'd be very keen to have a call!

Are you a Food Science graduate looking to join a progressive and innovative business where you can enjoy a lot of autonomy over your day to day work? This is for you. My client is an innovative and inspiring B-Corp accredited food manufacturer, where sustainability and culture is at the heart of everything they do. They are a BRC AA award winning business with a lot of exciting projects on the go, looking to welcome a new member into their Technical team. QA Technologist Hampshire Monday - Friday Competitive Salary DOE Job responsibilities: Responsible for site compliance to relevant UK Food Safety standards, including BRC. Maintain product specifications and keep supplier database up to date, approving and on-boarding new suppliers. Working closely with NPD team on technical aspects of product trials/launches. Maintain and improve QMS, organising technical documentation and keeping policies up to date with latest legislation. Job Requirements: UK based Food Science or related degree Full UK Driving License If you're interested and would like to find out more, reach out and I'll be in touch!