Dairy Chain
Kendal, Cumbria
Digital Dairy Chain - Site Food Safety Lead - Kendal Nutricare About us We are a rapid-growthscale-up disrupting the infant nutrition space through our award-winning brand Kendamil - the only infant milk made in Britain, proudly used by the British Royal Family and uniquely crafted locally using British full cream milk, without the nasties. Our company, Kendal Nutricare, is a 150-person team passionate about giving children a better start to life. We're proud to be a Queens' Award winning business and to be ranked by the Financial Times as one of Europe's 1000 Fastest Growing Companies in 2025. We're on an exciting path - join us! The Role As the Food Safety Lead at our Kendal site, you will play a key role in maintaining and continuously improving the site's Food Safety Management System (FSMS) in line with UK, EU, and FDA standards. You will ensure robust compliance for both domestic and export markets - with particular focus on U.S. FDA and FSMA requirements for infant formula - while leading validation activities and fostering a strong culture of food safety across the site. Responsibilities Food Safety Management & Compliance Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the site's FSMS in line with HACCP principles and international standards for infant formula. Monitor and review programs to ensure full compliance with UK, EU, and FDA regulations. Conduct internal audits, inspections, and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate food safety risks. FDA Compliance (U.S. Exports) Act as the site's expert on FDA and PCQI regulations to maintain export readiness to the United State. Manage all food safety documentation and processes required for FDA and FSMA compliance. Partner with Regulatory Affairs to ensure alignment with evolving U.S. regulatory requirements. Lead the development, execution, and documentation of validation activities across the FSMS. Oversee validation programs including: Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems; Allergen cleaning and control; Thermal process validations (e.g., pasteurisation, UHT) Ensure all validations are scientifically sound, risk-based, and compliant with regulatory standards (FDA, Codex, EU). Maintain validation master plans, protocols, and reports, ensuring timely review and revalidation. Training & Team Development Provide leadership, coaching, and technical support to food safety and hygiene teams. Deliver training on food safety, allergen management, validation protocols, and FDA compliance. Foster a proactive, site-wide food safety culture through education and engagement. Continuous Improvement & Risk Management Analyse food safety performance data and lead root cause investigations. Drive continuous improvement and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA). Identify opportunities to strengthen food safety systems, validation, and regulatory readiness. Monitor and review programs to ensure full compliance with UK, EU, and FDA regulations. Conduct internal audits, inspections, and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate food safety risks. What you'll need Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Technology, or a related discipline. Formal qualifications in HACCP, PCQI, and/or food safety auditing. Minimum 5 years' experience in food safety or quality within a food manufacturing environment - ideally in infant formula or high-care dairy. Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, PCQI responsibilities, and U.S. export compliance. Demonstrated success in leading validation programs (cleaning, allergen, and thermal processes). In-depth understanding of FSMS principles, food microbiology, allergen management, and hygienic design. Skilled in validation lifecycle management - from protocol design to data interpretation. Knowledge of BRC, ISO 22000, Codex Alimentarius, and CFR Title 21. Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across teams. Lead Auditor qualification would be an advantage. What you'll get from us The opportunity to work for the fastest growing infant milk brand in Europe, alongside a young talented team dedicated to serving thousands of passionate customers. We offer 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) with additional holidays granted each year for the first 5 years, a pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance at 2 x basic salary, on-site parking, subsidised breakfast and childcare vouchers. Oh and did we mention our factory is located in the heart of the beautiful English Lake District? If this sounds like a role for you, email Magdalena Klonowska Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist & Onboarding Coordinator, () with your CV and a note on why you're right for the job - we can't wait to meet you! Additional Opportunities Join the Officers' Association Scotland upcoming networking event free of charge to meet service-leavers actively seeking new opportunities. Engage directly with veterans, explore transferable skills, and strengthen your workforce with disciplined, committed individuals. Participating demonstrates your commitment to a forces-friendly workplace, helping you attract loyal, skilled employees in a sector facing skills shortages. Disposition Technician - Quality Team Routine dispositioning of products across all stages of internal and external production. Monitor and respond to customer and vendor complaints. Conduct detailed investigations. Drive continuous quality improvement through the implementation of effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). QA Auditor - Factory Team Audit, monitor, and evaluate the organization's quality systems and procedures. Assist in resolving non-conformances and customer complaints. Support operational teams by maintaining high technical and quality standards in line with business objectives. Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Assistant Manager - Grassland Youngstock Rearing Team Look after 1600 dairy replacements at the Overgarrel Farm. Assist in overseeing the rearing team. Support the transition of current team members moving for family reasons.
Digital Dairy Chain - Site Food Safety Lead - Kendal Nutricare About us We are a rapid-growthscale-up disrupting the infant nutrition space through our award-winning brand Kendamil - the only infant milk made in Britain, proudly used by the British Royal Family and uniquely crafted locally using British full cream milk, without the nasties. Our company, Kendal Nutricare, is a 150-person team passionate about giving children a better start to life. We're proud to be a Queens' Award winning business and to be ranked by the Financial Times as one of Europe's 1000 Fastest Growing Companies in 2025. We're on an exciting path - join us! The Role As the Food Safety Lead at our Kendal site, you will play a key role in maintaining and continuously improving the site's Food Safety Management System (FSMS) in line with UK, EU, and FDA standards. You will ensure robust compliance for both domestic and export markets - with particular focus on U.S. FDA and FSMA requirements for infant formula - while leading validation activities and fostering a strong culture of food safety across the site. Responsibilities Food Safety Management & Compliance Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the site's FSMS in line with HACCP principles and international standards for infant formula. Monitor and review programs to ensure full compliance with UK, EU, and FDA regulations. Conduct internal audits, inspections, and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate food safety risks. FDA Compliance (U.S. Exports) Act as the site's expert on FDA and PCQI regulations to maintain export readiness to the United State. Manage all food safety documentation and processes required for FDA and FSMA compliance. Partner with Regulatory Affairs to ensure alignment with evolving U.S. regulatory requirements. Lead the development, execution, and documentation of validation activities across the FSMS. Oversee validation programs including: Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems; Allergen cleaning and control; Thermal process validations (e.g., pasteurisation, UHT) Ensure all validations are scientifically sound, risk-based, and compliant with regulatory standards (FDA, Codex, EU). Maintain validation master plans, protocols, and reports, ensuring timely review and revalidation. Training & Team Development Provide leadership, coaching, and technical support to food safety and hygiene teams. Deliver training on food safety, allergen management, validation protocols, and FDA compliance. Foster a proactive, site-wide food safety culture through education and engagement. Continuous Improvement & Risk Management Analyse food safety performance data and lead root cause investigations. Drive continuous improvement and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA). Identify opportunities to strengthen food safety systems, validation, and regulatory readiness. Monitor and review programs to ensure full compliance with UK, EU, and FDA regulations. Conduct internal audits, inspections, and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate food safety risks. What you'll need Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Technology, or a related discipline. Formal qualifications in HACCP, PCQI, and/or food safety auditing. Minimum 5 years' experience in food safety or quality within a food manufacturing environment - ideally in infant formula or high-care dairy. Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, PCQI responsibilities, and U.S. export compliance. Demonstrated success in leading validation programs (cleaning, allergen, and thermal processes). In-depth understanding of FSMS principles, food microbiology, allergen management, and hygienic design. Skilled in validation lifecycle management - from protocol design to data interpretation. Knowledge of BRC, ISO 22000, Codex Alimentarius, and CFR Title 21. Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across teams. Lead Auditor qualification would be an advantage. What you'll get from us The opportunity to work for the fastest growing infant milk brand in Europe, alongside a young talented team dedicated to serving thousands of passionate customers. We offer 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) with additional holidays granted each year for the first 5 years, a pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance at 2 x basic salary, on-site parking, subsidised breakfast and childcare vouchers. Oh and did we mention our factory is located in the heart of the beautiful English Lake District? If this sounds like a role for you, email Magdalena Klonowska Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist & Onboarding Coordinator, () with your CV and a note on why you're right for the job - we can't wait to meet you! Additional Opportunities Join the Officers' Association Scotland upcoming networking event free of charge to meet service-leavers actively seeking new opportunities. Engage directly with veterans, explore transferable skills, and strengthen your workforce with disciplined, committed individuals. Participating demonstrates your commitment to a forces-friendly workplace, helping you attract loyal, skilled employees in a sector facing skills shortages. Disposition Technician - Quality Team Routine dispositioning of products across all stages of internal and external production. Monitor and respond to customer and vendor complaints. Conduct detailed investigations. Drive continuous quality improvement through the implementation of effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). QA Auditor - Factory Team Audit, monitor, and evaluate the organization's quality systems and procedures. Assist in resolving non-conformances and customer complaints. Support operational teams by maintaining high technical and quality standards in line with business objectives. Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Assistant Manager - Grassland Youngstock Rearing Team Look after 1600 dairy replacements at the Overgarrel Farm. Assist in overseeing the rearing team. Support the transition of current team members moving for family reasons.
KD Recruitment Limited
Malton, Yorkshire
Are you an experienced admin / coordinator with a head for numbers and a love of getting things right first time? Were recruiting for a Commercial Operations Coordinator on behalf of a long-established manufacturing business based near Malton, who are recognised globally for their specialist products. This is a varied and busy role where youll support the smooth running of the purchasing, finance, stock control and commercial operations functions, making sure everything from supplier invoices and stock levels, through to import documentation and sales ledger activity, is accurate and up to date. Youll be part of a small, friendly team where your attention to detail and organisational skills will really make a difference. If you enjoy working with systems and numbers, like to understand how things fit together across the supply chain, and want a role that genuinely sits at the heart of the business, this could be a great next step. What the Commercial Operations Coordinator job involves Raise purchase orders, obtain and update pricing information, and place departmental orders using existing and new suppliers where appropriate. Process purchase ledger invoices and monthly company credit card expenses, checking invoices prior to payment and setting up new supplier accounts. Support stock control by assisting with monthly stock reconciliations, reviewing re-order levels and stock turns, setting up new purchased parts in the system, updating cost prices and assisting with stocktake activities. Provide sales ledger support, including debtor control, chasing overdue payments, issuing reminder letters and setting up new customer accounts where required. Offer day-to-day support to the Export Sales Administrators and Shipping Coordinators, helping with sales order processing. Manage and maintain import documentation systems and FileStar, and assist with maintaining the Visual Price Book and updating selling prices. Skills and experience required Previous experience in a busy office based coordination role with exposure to a number of different tasks within admin / finance / purchasing etc from within a small to medium sized business across manufacturing / engineering / distribution etc. Confidence working with numbers, ledgers and computerised systems (experience with an ERP system would be an advantage). Strong accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to spot discrepancies and follow issues through to resolution. Good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers, colleagues and other departments. Strong organisational skills, able to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a busy environment. A proactive, flexible approach, willing to support colleagues and step in to cover key tasks when required. Other Information This is a full time position working Monday to Friday 8.30am 5.00pm You will start on 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus additional discretionary days give at Christmas. Enhanced pension contributions that are matched. The opportunity to join a stable, well-established manufacturing business with a strong reputation in its sector. This vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency. Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please assume you have not been shortlisted for this particular role. KD Recruitment Limited is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in relation to job applications and we are also committed to protecting your personal data. If you would like to read our privacy policy, please go to our website where you will find all the information you need to know about how we will use and process your personal data. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn for up-to-date jobs and other helpful information JBRP1_UKTJ
Are you an experienced admin / coordinator with a head for numbers and a love of getting things right first time? Were recruiting for a Commercial Operations Coordinator on behalf of a long-established manufacturing business based near Malton, who are recognised globally for their specialist products. This is a varied and busy role where youll support the smooth running of the purchasing, finance, stock control and commercial operations functions, making sure everything from supplier invoices and stock levels, through to import documentation and sales ledger activity, is accurate and up to date. Youll be part of a small, friendly team where your attention to detail and organisational skills will really make a difference. If you enjoy working with systems and numbers, like to understand how things fit together across the supply chain, and want a role that genuinely sits at the heart of the business, this could be a great next step. What the Commercial Operations Coordinator job involves Raise purchase orders, obtain and update pricing information, and place departmental orders using existing and new suppliers where appropriate. Process purchase ledger invoices and monthly company credit card expenses, checking invoices prior to payment and setting up new supplier accounts. Support stock control by assisting with monthly stock reconciliations, reviewing re-order levels and stock turns, setting up new purchased parts in the system, updating cost prices and assisting with stocktake activities. Provide sales ledger support, including debtor control, chasing overdue payments, issuing reminder letters and setting up new customer accounts where required. Offer day-to-day support to the Export Sales Administrators and Shipping Coordinators, helping with sales order processing. Manage and maintain import documentation systems and FileStar, and assist with maintaining the Visual Price Book and updating selling prices. Skills and experience required Previous experience in a busy office based coordination role with exposure to a number of different tasks within admin / finance / purchasing etc from within a small to medium sized business across manufacturing / engineering / distribution etc. Confidence working with numbers, ledgers and computerised systems (experience with an ERP system would be an advantage). Strong accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to spot discrepancies and follow issues through to resolution. Good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers, colleagues and other departments. Strong organisational skills, able to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a busy environment. A proactive, flexible approach, willing to support colleagues and step in to cover key tasks when required. Other Information This is a full time position working Monday to Friday 8.30am 5.00pm You will start on 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus additional discretionary days give at Christmas. Enhanced pension contributions that are matched. The opportunity to join a stable, well-established manufacturing business with a strong reputation in its sector. This vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency. Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please assume you have not been shortlisted for this particular role. KD Recruitment Limited is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in relation to job applications and we are also committed to protecting your personal data. If you would like to read our privacy policy, please go to our website where you will find all the information you need to know about how we will use and process your personal data. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn for up-to-date jobs and other helpful information JBRP1_UKTJ
Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited
Supply Chain Coordinator / Logistics Associate (Full-time, Permanent) Hybrid - 2 office days in Central London Join a global leader in ingredient solutions Our client is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world's best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of a major international group, their expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Their global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to their customers. They are recognized for their deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation which have earned them a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. This is an excellent opportunity to find direction, opportunity, and belonging with a forward-thinking company. What does a Logistics Associate do? You will join a dynamic and fast-paced Logistics and Supply Chain team. This team is responsible for managing business operations, including imports, exports, and direct shipments. What's in it for you? Personal growth including training and development opportunities Health Cash Plan Subsidised gym membership Discretionary bonus What to expect? Prepare and check shipping instructions. Checking and distribution of shipping documents. Sending customs clearance instructions and storage instructions to the customs agent and the warehouse. Input of appropriate shipping information onto Citrix; maintenance of inventory, etc. Tracking of shipments when needed. Liaise with the forwarders and warehouses to ensure the timely delivery of goods. Arranging sea and air shipments from suppliers to required destinations in Europe. Does this sound like you? More than 3 years of experience in a similar role. Knowledge of Incoterms. Experience in International Trade/Logistics (Shipping, X-Trades, Exports, Imports). Experience on the Customer side. Understanding of import procedures. Dealing with Shipping Lines and Forwarding agents in different modes of transportation (Road, Sea and Air). Knowledgeable of the Customs Clearances procedures within the EU & UK. Used to fulfil Export requirements with regard to documentation (COA, COO, Health Certificate, Inspections). Solid knowledge of Exports to different countries (Middle East, Africa, South America). Experience with product Classification (preferably). Dangerous Goods knowledge advantageous. Knowledge of a European language is always a plus. Interested? We would love to hear from you. Click apply and submit your CV.
Supply Chain Coordinator / Logistics Associate (Full-time, Permanent) Hybrid - 2 office days in Central London Join a global leader in ingredient solutions Our client is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world's best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of a major international group, their expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Their global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to their customers. They are recognized for their deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation which have earned them a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. This is an excellent opportunity to find direction, opportunity, and belonging with a forward-thinking company. What does a Logistics Associate do? You will join a dynamic and fast-paced Logistics and Supply Chain team. This team is responsible for managing business operations, including imports, exports, and direct shipments. What's in it for you? Personal growth including training and development opportunities Health Cash Plan Subsidised gym membership Discretionary bonus What to expect? Prepare and check shipping instructions. Checking and distribution of shipping documents. Sending customs clearance instructions and storage instructions to the customs agent and the warehouse. Input of appropriate shipping information onto Citrix; maintenance of inventory, etc. Tracking of shipments when needed. Liaise with the forwarders and warehouses to ensure the timely delivery of goods. Arranging sea and air shipments from suppliers to required destinations in Europe. Does this sound like you? More than 3 years of experience in a similar role. Knowledge of Incoterms. Experience in International Trade/Logistics (Shipping, X-Trades, Exports, Imports). Experience on the Customer side. Understanding of import procedures. Dealing with Shipping Lines and Forwarding agents in different modes of transportation (Road, Sea and Air). Knowledgeable of the Customs Clearances procedures within the EU & UK. Used to fulfil Export requirements with regard to documentation (COA, COO, Health Certificate, Inspections). Solid knowledge of Exports to different countries (Middle East, Africa, South America). Experience with product Classification (preferably). Dangerous Goods knowledge advantageous. Knowledge of a European language is always a plus. Interested? We would love to hear from you. Click apply and submit your CV.
