Systems and Compliance Manager in Evesham, Worcestershire

Energy Jobline CVL; Evesham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Worcestershire region seeks an experienced Systems & Compliance Manager for a full-time, permanent role. You will oversee and develop Quality Management Systems, lead audits and ensure compliance with industry standards across multiple sites.

Travel across Worcestershire and Herefordshire will be required. You will drive continuous improvement, promote a strong compliance culture and provide guidance on quality, regulatory and product safety to operational teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality management and compliance in manufacturing environments.
• Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent.
• HACCP qualification and risk-management understanding.
• Experience with standards such as BRC, FSC, ISCC+ or AIB.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing the company’s Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Leading internal audits, GMP audits and supporting external certification audits.
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with recognised industry standards and customer requirements.
• Planning and facilitating HACCP reviews, risk assessments and mock recall exercises.
• Leading product safety initiatives and promoting a positive compliance culture across the business.
• Supporting supplier approval and monitoring processes.
• Managing customer compliance activities, traceability exercises and compliance reporting.
• Providing expert quality, regulatory and compliance guidance to operational and management teams.
• Delivering training and coaching to support consistent standards and operational excellence.
• Supporting environmental and sustainability initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and helping to embed best practice across multiple sites.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

Compliance

Communication

Education

Lead Auditor qualification

Job description

We are working with a growing manufacturing business based in Evesham for an experienced Systems & Compliance Manager on a full-time permanent basis. This is a multi-site role with responsibility for maintaining and developing quality, compliance and product safety standards across the business, working closely with operational and management teams to drive continuous improvement.

What you can expect:

• Salary: £46,900
• Permanent, full-time position - Monday - Friday office hours
• Multi-site travel required covering Worcestershire and Herefordshire location
• Opportunity to take ownership of quality, compliance and product safety systems
• Scope to make a genuine impact on business standards and operational performance

What you will be doing:

• Managing and developing the company’s Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Leading internal audits, GMP audits and supporting external certification audits
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with recognised industry standards and customer requirements
• Planning and facilitating HACCP reviews, risk assessments and mock recall exercises
• Leading product safety initiatives and promoting a positive compliance culture across the business
• Supporting supplier approval and monitoring processes
• Managing customer compliance activities, traceability exercises and compliance reporting
• Providing expert quality, regulatory and compliance guidance to operational and management teams
• Delivering training and coaching to support consistent standards and operational excellence
• Supporting environmental and sustainability initiatives
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and helping to embed best practice across multiple sites

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in a quality, compliance or technical role within manufacturing, packaging, food production or another highly regulated environment
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of Quality Management Systems
• Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification
• HACCP qualification and a strong understanding of risk management
• Experience working with recognised standards such as BRC, FSC, ISCC+ or AIB
• Experience of internal and external audit processes
• Strong understanding of product safety, traceability and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to work across all levels of an organisation
• Proactive and organised approach with a genuine focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple sites and functions
• Practical and commercially aware approach to quality and compliance

You must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK to apply for this role.