Technical Compliance Manager

Staffordshire
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£60,000.00 - £65,000.00
Raff Ruggieri
Consultant – Technical & Quality

Are you a Technical Compliance Manager looking for the next step in your career?

This role offers the chance to join a leading producer of cross-category products, supplying major retailers and QSR customers. As part of a global organisation, you'll have the opportunity to get involved in wider business projects. This is your chance to take ownership of compliance for the site and drive standards forward. If you're ready to lead compliance initiatives in a dynamic and expansive environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Lead the implementation of industry-leading standards, procedures, policies and associated recording mechanisms for the facility which ensure that the client operates within current regulation, legislation and codes of practice relating to food manufacturing, food safety, quality assurance, traceability.
  • Primary site contact for all customers / audit bodies regarding arranging site visits & audits
  • Completing GAP Analysis of COP & standards and communicating to the wider team and implementing accordingly. Resulting in the successful maintenance /     on-boarding of customers such as Major UK retailers and global fast food outlets
  • Leading all elements of the site Third Party & Customer audits, documenting non-conformances and driving corrective action completion and effectiveness.
  • Working with the Technical and Operations team to ensure that where non-conformances are identified that true Root Cause is determined and that clear, robust, long-term and effective corrective and preventative action has been implemented.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively and work to customer requirements for CAP and able to clearly document the actions taken at site to close     out identified non-conformances.  
  • Management of customer portals and on-line systems for audit non-conformance and timely corrective action completion.
  • HACCP Team Leader - ensure Company HACCP system is regularly updated and current. Responsible for assembling & leading the site HACCP team meetings, scheduling reviews, managing training of the team and ensure that any new development products fit within the current site scope.
  • Actively involved in the creation and management of a comprehensive schedule for site traceability programme and internal audits, ensuring compliance with     BRCGS and customer standards / policies.
  • Support the implementation of a culture of continuous improvement through right first-time, root cause analysis and sustainable corrective action. Systems of internal auditing to be aligned with operational targets for ownership and accountability
  • Directly support the Head of Technical and the Technical management team with BRCGS certification process and customer and third-party audits.
  • Active involvement in KPI daily, weekly and monthly management, showing continuous improvement and sustainable corrective action.
  • Work constructively with senior technical management team, executive, commercial, procurement and other functional colleagues and teams to deliver results
  • To play a prominent role in the technical aspect of critical incident management at site level in the event of any situation.
  • Support in the management of the site’s food safety culture, to help prevent deviation in the process that impacts the safety, quality and legality of products.
  • Understand and adhere to Company policies and procedures which are relevant to both the site and the working environment.

What's required?

  • In-depth working knowledge of large Quality Management Systems. Demonstrable expertise in HACCP, legal and GFSI requirements
  • In-depth and demonstrable working knowledge of BRCGS global standards and customer COPs. Being able to translate a COP into factory friendly compliance.
  • Experience of leading all major UK retailer audits and completing corrective actions and supporting in effective RCA.
  • In-depth working knowledge of Customer Portals, specifications and artwork approval process
  • Relevant industry experience in Technical function, including the practical factory  QA element.
  • Easy communication style, able to effectively influence cross functional teams and build sound rapport with customers and suppliers to the benefit of the     business.
  • Experience of working in a matrix organisation.
  • Relevant and current BRCGS training / internal auditor/ relevant industry training.
  • HACCP and / or Advanced Food Hygiene qualification.
  • Degree in food science.
  • Experience at mid / senior technical level.

What's in it for you?

£60,000.00 - £65,000.00 per annum

Do you think you fit the criteria?

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