Technical Compliance Leader

IPL Europe; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic fresh produce company based in Sittingbourne is seeking a Technical Compliance Leader to ensure compliance with legal and customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience with quality management systems, internal audits, and BRC certification. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous perks including a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

15% Asda In-store Discount

Annual Bonus Scheme

33 days Annual Leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience working with a retailer at technologist level.
• Maintain an internal audit program.
• Experience with BRC certification and food legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal and customer requirements.
• Lead internal audit programs and manage quality standards.
• Generate and present compliance reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Technical Compliance

Quality Management Systems

Root Cause Analysis

HACCP Knowledge

Education

Degree in Food Science or Technology

Advanced Food Hygiene level 4

Level 3 HACCP

Job description

About The Role Join Our Dynamic Onsite Technical Team at IPL Sittingbourne!

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Technical Compliance Leader to become a vital part of our onsite Technical Team at our Fresh Produce packing facility in Sittingbourne. If you are passionate about Technical/Compliance and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!

Position Details

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm Location: IPL Sittingbourne - Site Based Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that manufacturing unit policies and procedures are regularly updated and managed to maintain compliance with legal and customer compliance.
• Guide the team in developing and delivering KPI reports and analysis, overseeing results and trends management to initiate investigations that support resolution and prevention. This includes providing KPI data and trends for weekly and monthly reporting and ensuring updates are communicated using washroom screens and site noticeboards.
• Lead the deployment and utilisation of the quality management system, procedures and policies, within the manufacturing unit, ensuring operational processes are documented and governed using a risk -based approach.
• Develop and implement an internal audit system to ensure that the manufacturing or business unit aligns with legal and customer requirements. Overseeing the sites internal audit programme covering both systems and practical internal audits, including trending analysis, follow-up and reviewing of corrective and preventative actions. Actively complete internal audits throughout the year.
• To schedule and deliver key technical reviews related to the quality management system.
• Work with the STM to deploy the technical strategy, fostering a strong quality culture, and enabling colleagues to maximise their potential. Management of the quarterly Food Safety Ambassador programme, including planning communications and hosting ambassador meetings across the four shifts.
• Monitor and track non-conformances, including trending analysis, follow-ups and review of corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare and present compliance reports to SLT and relevant stakeholders.
• Generation of HACCP minutes and action tracking.
• Deputise for Site Technical Manager
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to a clean as you go approach following safe working practices.Work effectively and safely by ensuring all practices and procedures are carried out in accordance with the company Health & Safety guidelines including reporting accidents, incidents and near misses.
  
  

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrates experience, at technologist level, of working with a retailer; Expertise in interpretation of customer code of practice; Competent in the use of customer technical databases
• Demonstrates experience of maintaining an internal audit program
• Demonstrates experience of maintaining a Quality Management System
• Demonstrates experience of technical strategy implementation
• Demonstrates experience of delivery of BRC certification and / or equivalent certification standards
• Demonstrates experience of using Root Cause Analysis techniques for problem solving
• Ability to evaluate and interpret shelf life results
• Demonstrates expertise of applying food legislation to manufacturing products
• Degree calibre Relevant Food Science, Food Technology or Microbiological qualification
• Advanced Food Hygiene level 4 or equivalent
• Level 3 HACCP certified and Level 2 Health and Safety
• Sensory Training Level 2
• Basic allergen awareness / practical knowledge of the management of allergens
  
  

What's in it for you?

At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we're seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment.

In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

15% Asda In-store Discount

Annual Bonus Scheme

33 days Annual Leave - Inclusive of 8 days bank holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

• Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary
  
  

Help@hand - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support

Grocery Aid - Weve partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services

Electric Vehicle Scheme*

Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add-ons for our colleagues and one of their family members

Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self-Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household

Asda Pet Insurance discount Up to 10% Discount

Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee-free*, no-obligation mortgage and protection advice

Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx)

Ride-to-work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment

• ? Care Concierge - The Care Experts. Talk to us - we're listening - Legal & Generals Care Concierge resource
  
  

Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long-term incentive schemes.

Like what youve read? Then do your research, update your CV, and once youre ready, hit the apply button. Dont delay, apply today! About Us Our purpose here at IPL, Forza & Kober is simple, we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers and our mission is to support Asda on their journey to becoming #2 in the marketplace.

Through our people we live and breathe our values and we play to our strengths, but we also support each others development. We are a community of passionate individuals who possess a wide variety of skills and expertise, who work collectively to form a high performing team and a company to be proud of.

We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio-economic background. We are committed to making IPL, Forza and Kober a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values, culture and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

Our culture is our people and our people are our culture!

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