Technical Compliance Manager

Job Description

Technical Compliance ManagerBurton on TrentSalary: £45,000Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 08:30 - 17:00Overview:Grafton are recruiting for a client that has a strong heritage in delivering product innovation, a true understanding of the market and is well-respected supplier to the global foodservice market with a Quality added reputation for product innovation, value-addedand high quality products.The Role of a Technical Compliance Manager:

• Lead the implementation of industry-leading standards, procedures, policies and associated recording mechanisms for the facility which ensure that Creative Foods Europe Burton operates within current regulation, legislation and codes of practice relatingto food manufacturing, food safety, quality assurance, traceability.
• Key site contact for all customers / audit bodies regarding arranging site visits & audits.
• Assisting in the GAP Analysis of COP & standards and on-boarding of new customers such as large retailers and global fast food outlets.
• Supporting in all elements of the site Third Party & Customer audits, documenting non-conformances and driving corrective action completion and effectiveness.
• Working with the Technical and Operations team to ensure that where non-conformances are identified that true Root Cause is determined and that clear, robust, long-term and effective corrective and preventative action has been implemented.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively and work to customer requirements for CAP and able to clearly document the actions taken at site to close out identified non-conformances.
• Management of customer portals and on-line systems for audit non-conformance and timely corrective action completion.
• Manage and continuously assess OSI global quality expectations and [GQE] and policies, updating maintaining in-house systems and communicating as appropriate.
• Active member of the site HACCP Team.
• Actively involved in the creation and management of a comprehensive schedule of internal audit, ensuring compliance with BRCGS and customer standards / policies.
• Support the implementation of a culture of continuous improvement through right first-time, root cause analysis and sustainable corrective action. Systems of internal auditing to be aligned with operational targets for ownership and accountability.
• Directly support the Head of Technical and the Technical management team with BRCGS certification process and customer and third-party audits.
• Active involvement in KPI daily, weekly and monthly management, showing continuous improvement and sustainable corrective action.
• Work constructively with senior technical management team, executive, commercial, procurement and other functional colleagues and teams to deliver results.
• To play a prominent role in the technical aspect of critical incident management at site level in the event of any situation.
• Support in the management of the sites food safety culture, to help prevent deviation in the process that impacts the safety, quality and legality of our products.
• Understand and adhere to Company policies and procedures which are relevant to both the site and the working environment.
• Any other duties as deemed reasonable by your line manager or senior management to assist with the operation of the business.

Essential Requirements:

• In-depth working knowledge HACCP and Quality Management Systems.
• In-depth and demonstrable working knowledge of BRCGS global standards and customer COPs. Experience of leading and supporting during audits and completing corrective actions and supporting in effective RCA.
• In-depth working knowledge of Customer Portals, specifications and artwork approval
• Relevant industry experience in Technical function.
• Easy communication style, able to effectively influence cross functional teams and build sound rapport with customers and suppliers to the benefit of the business.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and demonstrates continuous improvement and passion.
• Tenacious, strong attention to detail, coupled with ability to work at fast pace and manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Proven effective people management / communication skills.
• Experience of working in a matrix organisation.
• Able to anticipate issues, correct in advance of manifestation, respond to developments appropriately and involve the right people.
• HACCP and / or Advanced Food Hygiene qualification.
• Relevant and current BRCGS training / internal auditor / relevant industry training.

Keyskills :
Technical Compliance