Compliance Technologist

What will this role achieve?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Technologist at our Stockport site in Manchester! The Compliance Technologist supports the Quality & Food Safety Compliance Manager and works closely with the Site QA Advisor to deliver compliance to legal requirements and to pladis standards of food safety, quality, hygiene, pest control, health, safety & environmental standards, through involvement of site activities, monitoring, auditing and providing advice.

You will co-ordinate the compliance elements of raw material intake (ingredients and packaging) and be a key contact for suppliers, support the site in managing complaints, accidents, issue and incident prevention and investigations, and implement continuous improvements to the systems, processes and standards as advised.

If you are looking for a learning opportunity to develop your skills and enjoy working in a constantly changing and developing environment then please get in touch!

What will be your key deliverables?

• Maintain a good knowledge of the site and its operations, with a clear focus on food safety, hygiene, health and safety, environment and quality.
• Supports the site teams in ensuring compliance to appropriate GMPs and HSE Operating standards.
• Recognise and raise any issues or areas of concern where compliance is at risk. Review make recommendations and support implementation of appropriate changes and preventative measures.
• Carry out internal site compliance audits, to the approved schedule, to demonstrate adherence to standards and procedures that deliver high Safety, Quality and Environment standards.
• Prepare the site for central & external accreditation audits. Support the SCM during the audits and any visits (e.g. local authority, high profile and head office visits), preparing documentation and collating traceability information.
• Ensures all relevant documentation and site systems are in line with Compliance standards and all changes are optimally communicated in a timely and effective manner.
• Manage the compliance elements of raw material intake, including arrangements for testing, documentation, traceability and supplier review.
• Supports continuous improvement through identification of areas for improvement, involvement in projects and through support in issue resolution, driving a reduction in risks and ensuring best practice.
• Carries out appropriate Food Safety, Health & Safety, Product Quality, Environment, Hygiene & Pest Control training of site manufacturing teams.

Bring your experience

Essential

• Proven experience in a food manufacturing role with a bias on quality and/or safety
• A passion for driving forward best practice
• Ability to work and connect with key partners from a variety of functions
• Able to demonstrate an appetite for knowledge and personal/professional development
• Able to see opportunities to improve practices to deliver a tangible benefit
• Respectful and curious, but at the same time resilient and results-oriented
• Willing to go above and beyond scope of role
• Positive ‘can do’ demeanour
• Thorough and diligent with an eye for detail
• Proven track record to deliver against deadlines
• Confident with use of IT

Desirable

• Graduate in food related degree
• Level 3 Food Safety
• Level 3 HACCP
• Level 4 in either Food Safety or HACCP
• IOSHH Managing Safety
• Risk Assessment Training
• COSHH Training
• Behavioural Safety Training
• Auditing Skills
• UK Driving licence

What will the interview process be?

• 1st stage interview – 45 mins Competency Based Interview (MS Teams)
• 2nd stage – site tour & technical interview (Face to Face)

What does pladis offer you?

• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• 25 days + bank holidays
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Access to great training and development opportunities

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.