Technical Compliance Technologist

Michael Page (UK); West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturer in the FMCG sector is seeking a Technical Compliance Technologist to ensure compliance with HACCP and food safety standards. The role involves maintaining risk assessment systems, conducting audits, and implementing process improvements. Candidates should have a solid background in QA in a food manufacturing environment, relevant qualifications, and strong attention to detail. This position offers a salary up to £35,000 per annum and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Up to £35,000/annum

Professional growth opportunities

33 Days holiday

Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)

4% Pension Contribution

On-site Parking

Qualifications

• Background in QA/Technical within a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HACCP, Allergen, Segregation, Label & Date Coding Risk Assessment.
• Monitor traceability throughout the site and conduct regular audits.
• Implement improvements in the traceability system to comply with standards.
• Conduct internal and external audits in line with scheduled requirements.
• Manage export documentation compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Collaboration abilities

Education

Relevant qualification in food science/quality/safety

HACCP Level 3

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

• Growing Manufacturer
• Progression

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation specialising in the FMCG sector, known for its commitment to quality and operational excellence. Based in Worcestershire, the company prides itself on fostering innovation and delivering outstanding products.

Job Description

• Maintaining the HACCP, Allergen, Segregation, Label & Date Coding Risk Assessment system in line with BRCGS and Customer codes of practise to ensure full documentation.
• Monitor traceability throughout the site, carrying out regular audit with operations and QA, mass balance carried out and results fully communicated. Raise non-conformances for failures identified in traceability ensure route cause analysis and closure of actions to prevent repeat issues.
• Implement and drive improvements in the traceability system to ensure full compliance to required legal and customer standards.
• Carry out traceability's for internal and external audits, ensuring training provided for all members of the Technical department to provide cover as required for external audits.
• Management of notification of change systems and document control
• Technical maintenance of business manufacturing systems
• Working with the Technical Process team to ensure Technical compliance for NPD and EPD, contributing to the accuracy of technical risk assessments.
• Carry out scheduled HACCP process validation tasks for new and existing (annual validations) processes. Ensuring full documentation of validations in the appropriate report format.
• Maintenance of validation equipment to ensure full working order and calibration status
• Carry out Technical project work as requested by Technical management team.
• To manage the internal audits for systems against BRCGS and Customer standards and to carry out internal audits in line with scheduled requirement
• To manage external service suppliers approval documentation
• To work as part of the Technical team responsible for export documentation compliance, including management of export vet/ certification officer visits.

Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:30

The Successful Applicant

You will come from a QA/Technical background in a food manufacturing environment, along with having the following:

• A relevant qualification in food science/quality/safety
• HACCP Level 3 as a minimum
• Food Safety Level 2 as a minimum
• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

What's on Offer

• Up to £35,000/annum
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and professional working environment.
• 33 Days holiday (Inclusive of Bank Holiday)
• 4 x basic salary - Life Assurance
• 4% Pension Contribution
• On-site Parking

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Technical Compliance Technologist, we encourage you to apply today!