Compliance Technologist

Job Description

Teamwork Partnership is currently recruiting for a Compliance Technologist for one of their clients in Pontyclun.The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• All new finished product packaging from concept to launch;
• Ensuring all customer and site specifications are generated;
• Maintenance of raw material assurance systems.

To create and build strong relationships with customers and suppliers, representing the business in a professional manner.Packaging:

• Develop innovative and robust packaging solutions on time for innovation projects in line with customer briefs/business strategy.
• To delight and inspire the customer through first to market packaging and visualise concepts through the creation of mock ups
• Develop commercially viable packaging and seek initial concept costs for all new packaging materials and work with purchasing to ensure that negotiation opportunities are maximised.
• Provide cross functional support and technical expertise both internally and externally to ensure that packaging is functional and fit for purpose
• To actively seek solutions that meet environmental requirements
• Identify cost saving opportunities and support value creation initiatives
• Ensure visibility of project progress to internal departments and customer
• Attend print runs and 1st production runs of key packaging for new items where required

Specifications:

• To initiate and accurately complete all technical aspects of Customer’s finished product specifications in line with customer and internal requirements using retailer’s on-line systems and word-based systems as required for NPD projects and specificationupdates/reviews, ensuring integrity of the information used.
• To audit/review & maintain finished product specifications for site covering all live product specs across the customer base.
• To establish and maintain a robust specification review system which meets customer, BRC and legislative requirements.
• To reference customer’s Codes of Practice to ensure all aspects are met on specifications and artwork.
• To liaise with retailer’s legal teams and other customers on specification and pack copy approval
• Artwork checking and approval
• Responsible for the maintenance of the product specification system through the completion of specification reviews, to include data/systems checking and audit of factory process if required.
• Identify, develop and maintain systems for specification reviews, liaising with customers to unlock specifications for necessary updates when required e.g. changes to raw materials.
• To produce accurate technical data derived from specification reviews for specification updates and artwork generation (Ingredient declarations, Nutrition information, Allergen Data, HACCP etc)

Raw Material Assurance:

• Maintain the site’s supplier approval system, ensuring suppliers’ approval is periodically reviewed and documented
• Ensure accurate and current specifications are available for all raw materials (ingredients and packaging)
• Develop and maintain the business’ raw material risk assessments.

Key SkillsEssential:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Packaging / Specifications / Technical Compliance role
• Knowledge of risk assessment principles
• Experience of Raw Material Vulnerability Assessment
• Current experience of Retailer’s specifications systems and requirements
• Experience in the completion and auditing of finished product specifications
• Understanding of the fundamentals of food processing
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Ability to create a favourable first impression and present effectively
• Creative approach and ability to visualise concepts via mock-ups
• Excellent organisational and written skills.

Beneficial:· Experience within the Food Manufacturing industry.

• HND/HNC/BSc in a Food Related Discipline
• Experience with Point 74 (Recipe Professor)

Experience of specific retailer online systems relevant to the businessJob Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year