Technical & Product Compliance Co-ordinator

drnewitt.vincere.io; Midhurst; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

drnewitt.vincere.io is seeking a Technical & Product Compliance Co-ordinator in Midhurst to ensure all products meet legal standards and customer expectations. You will maintain food safety management systems and work closely with Production, Engineering and Warehouse.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the role includes audits, supplier approvals, and pest control oversight, with a focus on correct documentation and compliance across all processes.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in food science/related discipline required.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role in food FMCG.
• Knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP and GMP standards.
• Experience with data capture and traceability systems.

Responsibilities

• Own investigations and respond to customer comments or complaints regarding food quality and safety.
• Maintain supplier and customer databases (specifications, accreditations).
• Use Nutri calc to generate nutritional values for specifications.
• Support new customer wins and maintain current customer base related to technical standards.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Able to communicate effectively across

Good organisational skills

Multitask and problem solving

Self-motivated

Team player

Able to meet deadlines

Calibration of data capturing devices

Food safety & GMP

Current UK & EU food safety legislatio

Education

Formal – Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline

Bakery

Tools

Nutri calc

Job description

Technical & Product Compliance Co-ordinator

Reporting to: Technical Manager

Hours of work: 09.00-17.00 Monday – Friday 40 hrs pw

Occasional Saturday mornings may be requested

Employment type: Permanent employment

English is the language of operation onsite

Location: Midhurst

Job purpose: Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will be part of a team responsible for the maintenance and reinforcement of the businesses food safety management systems to ensure all products comply with legal standards and meet customer expectations.

Tasks

• Ownership of all investigating and responding to customer comments or complaints regarding food quality, safety, or allegations of food contamination
• Keep all supplier and customer information databases (specifications, accreditations etc) up to date. Responsible for Supplier approval (VACCP and TACCP).
• To use Nutri calc to generate Nutritional value for specifications.
• Support with new customer wins and maintain current customer base relative to their technical standards/needs.
• Support on Mass Balance, Traceability and Mock recall exercises inhouse and under audit situations as per schedule and during audits (utilising trained team).
• Lead and uphold of company procedures and records, with compliance to BRCGS standards.
• Raising non-conformances when required.
• Part of the Internal auditing team and participating in audits monthly as per schedule.
• Lead all raw material and finished product specifications to ensure they are kept up to date and reviewed regularly.
• Works very closely with Production, Engineering and Warehouse to ensure food safety/product quality compliance.
• Technical representative for factory trials, documenting and report writing.
• Lead of pest control processes including external management of pest control companies.
• Reports on any non-conformances with corrective actions.
• Electronic & manual recording of data as require by role, specific but not limited to electronic traceability system.
• Creating of label according to legal requirements and ensuring the factory have the latest version available.
• Attendance at company mandatory & role specific internal & external Learning & Development sessions.
• Monthly Technical report capturing and submission.
• Deputise for the Technical Manager in absence with support from the Technical and production co-ordinator.
• HACCP – Team member monthly meeting (HACCP Training).
• Pest control back-up
• Customer audit back-up NPD
• Ensure that signing off on product specifications and documentation are carried out.
• Take responsibility for successful handover of product to production.
• Run trial batches of new or existing products for samples in and out of the bakery.
• Carry out factory trials when developing new products or using new ingredients.
• Product testing start- and end of life
• QAS for new product developed
• Compliance to all company policies and procedures.
• Own the NPD process to ensure all who are involved are adequately trained and completing the process correctly.

Responsibilities

• Help the company be SAFE and LEGAL
• Inclusion &/or attendance at meetings: Everyday Standards / BRC / Technical / and product testing as required
• Auditing responsibilities: Internal and External
• Training EDS / Traceability teams
• Participate in site visits and audits
• Record keeping and control

Pan Artisan Offers

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Additional annual leave - linked to length service + day off for your birthday
• Auto enrol pension – Enhanced company input
• Company Induction & Inhouse learning and development sessions
• Training Skills matrix linked to learning and development activities and pay
• Opportunities for internal progression
• PPE provided where appropriate
• Free parking available on Industrial Estate
• Opportunities to input into taste test panels held onsite
• Staff room facilities (including free tea/coffee)

Person Specification

CATEGORY DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL

Qualifications

• Bakery Yes
• Formal – Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline Yes
• Work experience – At least 3 years’ experience working in a similar role in food FMCG Yes

Knowledge

• Understanding of BRCGS Yes
• Calibration of data capturing devices Yes
• Food Safety & GMP Yes
• Appropriate use of PPE Yes
• Current UK & EU food safety legislation, including labelling legislation Yes

Skills

• Strong attention to detail Yes
• Computer skills – Microsoft packages Yes
• Able to communicate effectively across departments Yes
• Team player Yes
• Able to meet deadlines as required Yes

Experience

• Food manufacturing Yes
• HACCP – Level 3, TACCP, VACCP Yes
• Internal and External Auditing – managing and liaising with external/internal stakeholders Yes
• Working with allergens Yes
• Supplier approval portals, Specification review Yes
• Proven track record in food safety compliance and quality systems management Yes

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated Yes
• Good organisational skills Yes
• Able to multitask and demonstrate problem solving skills Yes
• Flexible approach to work YesGood interpersonal / Communication skills Yes
• Dedicated Yes
• Diplomatic / Ability to deal with difficult or awkward situations Yes
• Innovative Yes

Company Values (STRIVE) Company Behaviours (REACT)

• Service Trust Relationships Integrity Value people Excellence Reliable Extra mile Adaptable Communication Teamwork