Technical Compliance Officer

Based: Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HF

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00 (Flexibility maybe required to suit business needs).

JOB PURPOSE  

To provide the appropriate technical expertise to support adherence to the Food Safety Quality Management System, manage the Operating Specification system and provide data analysis with the aim of ensuring compliance to required standards and improving quality, performance and costs. 

• Support the Technical Compliance Manager with the development of the site FSQMS.  
• Proposes continuous improvement initiatives for the FSQMS.  
• Support the Product Launch Co-ordinator with the development of Operating specification are accurate and available on plant as required.
• Improve communication of Technical KPIs and essential updates to the site including creations of site FS&Q KPI data.
• Production of all Technical KPIs reports required by the business.  
• Reports and trends on gathered data, creating IT based solutions where applicable.  
• Complete GAP analyses against customer codes of practices.  
• Gives FS&Q Compliance advice based on current policies, procedures and risk assessments as part of the FSQMS.
• Support the Technical Compliance Manager with the development of the site FSQMS.  
• Proposes continuous improvement initiatives for the FSQMS.  
• Support the Product Launch Co-ordinator with the development of Operating specification are accurate and available on plant as required.
• Improve communication of Technical KPIs and essential updates to the site including creations of site FS&Q KPI data.
• Production of all Technical KPIs reports required by the business.  
• Reports and trends on gathered data, creating IT based solutions where applicable.  
• Complete GAP analyses against customer codes of practices.  
• Gives FS&Q Compliance advice based on current policies, procedures and risk assessments as part of the FSQMS.
• Management of site’s Internal Audit programme.  
• Management of the Traceability schedule.   
• Management of customer complaints.  
• Raise and drive closure of non-conformances relating to issues arising during External audits for partner Cell.  
• Supports on Customer/Group Query responses.
• Organise, lead and complete the area Haccp studies.

KNOWLEDGE & SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

  Qualifications:

• Intermediate level – HACCP. 
• Qualification in Food Science, Quality, Hygiene or relevant.

  Essential:

•  Qualification in Food Science, Quality, Hygiene or relevant food manufacturing experience.
•  Ability to work under pressure and respond to short term demands.
•  Good team working skills and experience of working across multi disciplines.  
•  Highly Computer literate. 

   Desirable:

• Degree or equivalent in relevant technical discipline. 
• Auditor qualification. 
• Intermediate level – HACCP  

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. 

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