Compliance Technologist

The role of the Technical Compliance Officer is to support the Technical manager in preparing for customer audits and making required changes to the Quality Management System.

Support the technical manager by reviewing customer polices/ codes of practice as directed. Be the site lead on all internal audit activity (QMS, EDAR, Hygiene).

Issue audits as per company schedule and ensure timely close out of all non-conformances.

Review procedures to ensure information is accurate and representative of activities undertaken.

In addition, you will carry out any other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Issue and maintain internal audit system

·         Maintain non-conformance tracker and ensure timely close out

·         Complete gap analysis as directed/ support Technical Manager with new customer requirements

·         Monitor and educate production team members on the importance of technical paperwork and its correct completion

·         Address and/ or escalate quality or food safety concerns immediately to the appropriate level.

·         Audit production processes to ensure food safety systems are maintained and controlled.

·         Support the Technical Manager with any 3rd party audits

• Attend and contribute to team meetings

• Input relevant KPI information and notify technical manager of adverse trends

• Support Quality Manager with Fabrication audits, 3rd party audit preparations

·         Activities and Resources

o    Follow relevant SOP’s and ensure relevant QP’s/ CCP’s are adhered to

o    Ensure all issued Audits are carried out in a timely manner

o    Report immediately to appropriate manager on incidents and situations potentially hazardous to health and safety of personnel and equipment that comes to your notice.

o    Log non-conformances on to the tracker

o    Maintain Internal audit schedule

o    Ensure all internal audit guidance documents up to date

·         People

o    Treat all employees as you would wish to be treated yourself

o    Minimise conflict

o    Work alongside colleagues across all functions to reach a common goal

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Good planning and organisational skills

• Excellent time management skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to work with production colleagues to deliver customer focussed results

• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with tasks without supervision.

• Ability to use computer systems to assist with job.

ESSENTIAL / EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a retail/food manufacturing environment.

• Experience in quality assurance/quality control/ food safety/ environmental standards.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Working experience within a similar role and/or a food environment.

• Awareness of the importance of food safety

DESIRABLE

• Internal Auditor trained