Technical Training & Compliance Leader

The Compleat Food Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice schemes

33 days annual leave

Retail discounts

Free product handouts

EV charging points

GroceryAid support

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is seeking an experienced Technical Training Manager to lead the delivery of technical, food safety, quality and compliance training across its UK manufacturing sites. You will develop engaging materials, maintain records and ensure content stays current with legislation and retailer standards.

Backed by strong experience in food manufacturing, you will coach the Technical Training Coordinator, analyse training data and collaborate with HR, Quality and Operations to

Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering competency-based training programmes within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, retailer standards and food safety legislation.
• Experience working with food safety, technical, quality and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of food fraud prevention, vulnerability assessments and traceability.
• An understanding of Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Microsoft Office.
• Train the Trainer qualification.
• HACCP Level 4 or equivalent.
• Food Safety Level 4 or equivalent.
• Strong influencing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive approach with a genuine desire to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and ongoing review of our Technical Learning & Development Strategy.
• Lead the delivery of technical, food safety, quality, food integrity, compliance and manufacturing training through a mix of classroom and virtual learning.
• Develop and maintain engaging training materials, presentations, handouts and competency assessments.
• Ensure training content remains current and aligned with legislation, retailer standards and business requirements.
• Establish competency-based assessment programmes to ensure learning is understood and effectively applied.
• Ensure training is delivered within required timescales and that accurate training records are maintained.
• Analyse training data and trends to identify opportunities to improve capability and compliance.
• Work closely with site HR and Training teams to identify emerging training needs and opportunities.
• Keep up to date with retailer-specific training requirements and identify opportunities to develop effective internal solutions.
• Lead, coach and develop the Technical Training Coordinator.
• Build strong relationships with Technical, Quality, HR and Operational teams across the business.

Skills

Training management

Stakeholder engagement

Instructional design

LMS proficiency

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

HACCP Level 4

Food Safety Level 4

Train the Trainer

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Compleat Food Group is seeking an experienced Technical Training Manager to lead the delivery of technical, food safety, quality and compliance training across its UK manufacturing sites. You will develop engaging materials, maintain records and ensure content stays current with legislation and retailer standards.

Backed by strong experience in food manufacturing, you will coach the Technical Training Coordinator, analyse training data and collaborate with HR, Quality and Operations to