Food Safety Lead

Job Description : Food Safety Lead Location: Leven, Fife Contract: Full-time, Permanent End date to Apply: 5th June' 2026 About the Role Our site is expanding into new food and beverage product categories, introducing different food safety risks, controls and ways of working. To support this transition, we are creating a new Food Safety role focused on developing and embedding a practical, fit‑for‑purpose food safety approach across operations. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping food safety standards within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, supporting new products, processes and operational change. Key Responsibilities Develop and support the site Food Safety strategy and management systems. Apply HACCP, GMP and food safety controls across manufacturing operations. Support risk assessments for new products, materials and processes. Maintain audit readiness and support both internal and external audits. Lead or support investigations, corrective actions and root cause analysis activities. Promote strong hygiene, cleaning and food safety standards across the site. Deliver food safety guidance and training to operational teams. Work closely with Operations, Engineering and Projects to support safe and effective change. About You Experience working in food, beverage or FMCG manufacturing environments. Good understanding of food safety principles, HACCP and GMP. Experience working with Food Safety Management Systems and audits. Practical and confident in operational manufacturing environments. Strong communication and problem‑solving skills. Able to influence behaviours and support a positive food safety culture. Degree‑qualified in a relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Skills & Experience Knowledge of recognised food safety standards and audit requirements (GFSI‑recognised or equivalent). Experience supporting audits, investigations and corrective actions. Ability to translate food safety requirements into practical operational controls. Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities. Organised, pragmatic and able to manage issues through to resolution. Strong stakeholder engagement and cross‑functional working skills. Comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with evolving priorities. Working with Us We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including: Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family Contributary pension scheme 10% performance-based annual bonus Product allowance On site gym or gym discounts On site parking Share options 6-months paid parental leave 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. Recruitment Scam Warning Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money. Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:Leven Processing Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2025-12-10 With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential. DRINKiQ What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ