ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe. We are a food business that specialises in the supply and development of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale.
Role Definition
To lead the Spice Room team in delivering accurate, safe, and traceable batching of ingredients for all products that require. Responsible for maintaining high standards in GMP, allergen control, batch compliance, and ingredient usage. Ensure efficient daily operations that meet plan requirements while supporting trials, product launches, and process improvements.
Paying special regard to:
Health, safety & ethics
traceability,
product safety, authenticity and integrity,
labelling and
company, personal & food hygiene rules and legislation
Daily Operations & Batching Accuracy
Oversee all ingredient and spice batching, weighing, and labelling - ensuring batches meet spec and traceability rules.
Validate all blends meet product formulations and allergen declarations.
Work closely with blending and production teams to ensure on-time delivery of correct batches.
Manage recipe and batch changeovers, minimising risk of cross-contamination or waste.
Traceability, Compliance & Quality
Ensure 100% traceability of all ingredients used - from receipt to issue.
Follow and enforce GMP, allergen segregation, hygiene, and documentation protocols.
Participate in traceability drills, audits, and internal checks.
Conduct regular checks of batch sheets, allergen records, and label integrity.
Stock Control & NPD Support
Monitor and manage raw material usage against plan - report on variances and overuse.
Support product trials and new launches with correct ingredient batching.
Liaise with planning and NPD teams to prepare for launch and sampling work.
Report low stock levels and support stock rotation rules (FIFO).
Team Leadership & Safety
Supervise and coordinate the spice room team, including breaks, training, and task assignment.
Conduct shift handovers with clear communication of issues and status.
Ensure adherence to health & safety, PPE, and hygiene standards at all times.
Support training of new starters and upskilling of team members.