Technical Compliance / Due Diligence Coordinator - FMCG

ZipRecruiter; Warwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in the food sector is seeking a Technical Compliance Coordinator. This role involves managing supplier due diligence, addressing non-conformances from audits, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality systems. Candidates with experience in the fresh produce sector and strong IT skills are highly desirable. The position is based in Warwickshire, UK, offering flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical Compliance / Due Diligence / Pesticides preferred.
• Background in Fresh Produce and/or Food sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain supplier due diligence and approval systems.
• Address and resolve non-conformances from audits and reviews.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments related to safety and compliance.

Skills

Technical Compliance

Food Safety Knowledge

Attention to Detail

IT Skills (Excel)

Job description

Overview

A fantastic technical opportunity has become available with a successful Fresh Produce specialist, working as Technical Compliance Coordinator within an energetic and passionate technical team. The position of Technical Compliance Coordinator will deputise and assist the Supplier Compliance Manager in matters appertaining to product safety, quality and legality and assist other technical team members and areas as required. You will ensure knowledge of customer and regulatory requirements for responsible sourcing (food safety, ethical, environmental, and auditing) and customer policies and conveyed.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage and maintain the company’s supplier due diligence (DD), including regularly updating and sharing the category-approved supplier lists.
• Proactively manage the integrity of the suppliers and customers approval systems/database, including external and internal portals.
• Take accountability for closing off non-conformances for audits/visits, both overseas and in the UK, including reviewing and approving all non-conformances on customer-based web portals.
• Manage the company’s supplier risk assessments to include pesticide, micro, ethical, and VACCP/TACCP.
• Adhere to the compliance Due Diligence process, communicating approval status at each stage.

Qualifications and Experience

• Exposure to and/or experience gained in Technical Compliance / Due Diligence / Pesticides would be beneficial.
• Experience within the Fresh Produce and/or Food sectors would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Quality systems.
• Confident IT ability, with a focus on Excel, and Prophet knowledge would be beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a high level of administration ability.

Details

Hours: Monday - Friday, with some flexibility as required.

Salary: Dependent on experience offered.

Location: West Midlands / Warwickshire.