Technical Compliance Manager
About the Company We are one of the fastest-growing bakeries in the industry, renowned for crafting exceptional products from scratch using high-quality, natural ingredients. Under new ownership, the company is undergoing an exciting refurbishment phase and has recently expanded its product portfolio, including partnerships with major customers and a thriving online presence supplying farm shops, cafes, and delis.
Technical Compliance Manager's Role We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team as a Technical Compliance Manager, working closely with the Group Technical Manager to uphold and enhance food safety standards. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with all internal, customer, and regulatory requirements, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
Technical Compliance Manager's Key Responsibilities Food Allergen Management: Support the Technical Manager in developing and maintaining allergen management protocols in line with industry standards. Internal Audits and Training: Manage internal audit programmes and deliver training to ensure compliance is embedded at all operational levels, including factory-line processes. Compliance Framework: Create and maintain a robust compliance framework to ensure the site is consistently “audit-ready.” Food Law and Regulatory Expertise: Serve as the site expert on food law, ensuring alignment with emerging regulations and group policies. Customer Specifications and Document Control: Lead the management of customer specifications, ensuring alignment with retailer compliance platforms. Testing and Monitoring: Oversee product and environmental testing, ensuring customer testing frequencies are met and detailed records are maintained. Environmental Sampling: Manage environmental sampling schedules, ensuring swabbing activities are performed and updated as required. Data Management: Collate and trend routine test data, providing insights to the Technical Manager and sharing with customers as needed. Non-Compliance Reporting: Promptly report out-of-specification results and ensure corrective actions are documented. Certificates of Conformance/Analysis: Manage and control the issuance of customer certificates. Allergen Risk Assessments: Ensure allergen risk assessments are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with industry and customer standards. Quality Management System (QMS): Implement and maintain the QMS to reflect current legal and customer requirements, including detailed procedures and line-level training.
Technical Compliance Manager's Person Spec We are looking for a driven and experienced professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have: Experience: A minimum of 4 years in a food manufacturing or technical role. Proven technical management experience is essential. Qualifications: Level 3 HACCP and Level 3 Food Safety (minimum). Skills: Strong knowledge of food safety standards and regulations (HACCP, BRCGS, GMP, etc.), with excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to technical challenges. Auditing Expertise: Demonstrable internal audit experience. IT Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and other relevant tools. Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Commitment to Quality: A passion for maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvement.
Technical Compliance Manager's Benefits Salary: £47k (DOE) Holidays Pension Company Events Discounted/Free Food Free parking
This is a unique opportunity to join a family-owned business that values innovation and quality, offering a chance to work with top-tier ingredients and contribute to the growth of an evolving company.
We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
This position does not provide sponsorship to candidates at any point; candidates requiring sponsorship now or at a later point will be rejected.
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About the Company We are one of the fastest-growing bakeries in the industry, renowned for crafting exceptional products from scratch using high-quality, natural ingredients. Under new ownership, the company is undergoing an exciting refurbishment phase and has recently expanded its product portfolio, including partnerships with major customers and a thriving online presence supplying farm shops, cafes, and delis.
Technical Compliance Manager's Role We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team as a Technical Compliance Manager, working closely with the Group Technical Manager to uphold and enhance food safety standards. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with all internal, customer, and regulatory requirements, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
Technical Compliance Manager's Key Responsibilities Food Allergen Management: Support the Technical Manager in developing and maintaining allergen management protocols in line with industry standards. Internal Audits and Training: Manage internal audit programmes and deliver training to ensure compliance is embedded at all operational levels, including factory-line processes. Compliance Framework: Create and maintain a robust compliance framework to ensure the site is consistently “audit-ready.” Food Law and Regulatory Expertise: Serve as the site expert on food law, ensuring alignment with emerging regulations and group policies. Customer Specifications and Document Control: Lead the management of customer specifications, ensuring alignment with retailer compliance platforms. Testing and Monitoring: Oversee product and environmental testing, ensuring customer testing frequencies are met and detailed records are maintained. Environmental Sampling: Manage environmental sampling schedules, ensuring swabbing activities are performed and updated as required. Data Management: Collate and trend routine test data, providing insights to the Technical Manager and sharing with customers as needed. Non-Compliance Reporting: Promptly report out-of-specification results and ensure corrective actions are documented. Certificates of Conformance/Analysis: Manage and control the issuance of customer certificates. Allergen Risk Assessments: Ensure allergen risk assessments are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with industry and customer standards. Quality Management System (QMS): Implement and maintain the QMS to reflect current legal and customer requirements, including detailed procedures and line-level training.
Technical Compliance Manager's Person Spec We are looking for a driven and experienced professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have: Experience: A minimum of 4 years in a food manufacturing or technical role. Proven technical management experience is essential. Qualifications: Level 3 HACCP and Level 3 Food Safety (minimum). Skills: Strong knowledge of food safety standards and regulations (HACCP, BRCGS, GMP, etc.), with excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to technical challenges. Auditing Expertise: Demonstrable internal audit experience. IT Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and other relevant tools. Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Commitment to Quality: A passion for maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvement.
Technical Compliance Manager's Benefits Salary: £47k (DOE) Holidays Pension Company Events Discounted/Free Food Free parking
This is a unique opportunity to join a family-owned business that values innovation and quality, offering a chance to work with top-tier ingredients and contribute to the growth of an evolving company.
We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
This position does not provide sponsorship to candidates at any point; candidates requiring sponsorship now or at a later point will be rejected.
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