Technical Compliance Manager

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Cwmsyfiog; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established food manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technical Compliance Manager to enhance technical standards and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Food Science and have supervisory experience in food manufacturing. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including 22 days of holiday, on-site parking, and a pension plan.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory/managerial position.
• Experience in a technical team within a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Good understanding of FSQMS in a food manufacturing context.

Responsibilities

• Increase technical standards and support manufacturing compliance.
• Manage product labelling and control non-conforming products.
• Compile KPI data for technical department on a weekly basis.

Skills

Food Science knowledge

HACCP L3 trained

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Overview

Technical Compliance Manager – Bristol

Salary: £40-45,000 per annum DOE.

My client is an established food manufacturer supplying premium products predominantly to wholesalers. The role reports to the Chief Operating Officer and works alongside the site Technical Manager. You will ensure tasks relating to quality, safety and legality are completed by supporting production and carrying out tasks outlined by the quality management system. We are looking for an experienced Technical Compliance Manager or an ambitious individual with quality assurance experience within the food industry looking to take the next step in their career.

Responsibilities

• Increase the technical standards by which the company operates and support manufacturing standards, seeking to raise them continuously.
• Support the technical manager's activity, ensuring compliance with the site FSQM and any necessary audit standards and legal requirements.
• Support factory compliance with FSQMS including managing and organising GMP and fabrication audits.
• Support factory compliance with traceability requirements including leading traceability exercises and organising tests of the system.
• Approve and audit all suppliers and maintain an approved suppliers' database.
• Advise management on current, potential or future issues that may affect the business in a timely and effective manner.
• Manage and help maintain documents required to support FSQMS.
• Manage the control of non-conforming products in the factory.
• Manage product labelling within the factory.
• Support the production of pack copies and finished product specifications.
• Be an active member of the site's HACCP team.
• Involvement with FSSC/BRC activities.
• Communicate effectively with production managers, supervisors, team leaders and operatives.
• Compile KPI data for the technical department on a weekly basis for trend review.
• Compile complaint information and support trend analysis.
• Arrange microbiological sampling and analyse trends from results.
• Investigate trending issues, one-off concerns or opportunities for improvement through root cause analyses.
• Deputise for technical manager as required.

Skills / Qualifications

• Qualified with a Degree or equivalent level qualification or by experience in Food Science or related subject matter.
• Previous experience in a supervisory/managerial position.
• Experience of working in a technical team within a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
• HACCP L3/FSL3 trained.
• BRC or BRCGS working knowledge of food standards or similar GFSI standard is preferred but not essential.
• Good level of communication and attention to detail.
• Experience of supporting FSQMS within a food manufacturing environment.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work to strict timeframes.

Benefits

• Salary £40-45,000 per annum DOE.
• Monday to Friday working 37.5 hours per week on site.
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension.
• On-site parking.

If the role is of interest, please send your CV today.

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