Head of Technical and Compliance / Compliance Manager

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Job Title: Head of Technical and ComplianceLocation: BlackburnSalary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum dependent on experienceJob Type: Full Time, PermanentThe Company is a leading pet food manufacturer whose industry knowledge spans over 135 years.The Company has a portfolio of brands offers a variety of products for pets and wild animals under its brands. Each brand offers a unique insight into animals from dogs to ducks and produces high-quality products that cater to a wide variety of consumer needs.As a trusted partner, the Company provide private label goods including extruded food, wet food and retorted trays, and baked fresh meat treats. The business also offers additional services such as packaging design, fulfilment and logistics.The company is now looking ahead to 2021 with plans to further strengthen the team with a Head of Technical and Compliance. The role will be based at the new state of the art production facility on Whitebirk Industrial Estate, Blackburn and will be responsible for product safety, quality and legality spanning handover from NPD through to delivery to the consumer.Key Responsibilities:This is a dynamic and multifaceted role requiring the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at any given time. An early focus in this role will be to get the site ready for its first BRC accreditation. Other responsibilities will include:Point of contact for nutritional and feeding queriesThe control of product specificationsTechnical approval of all artworkManage the hygiene teamDevelop and maintain the Hygiene Management SystemMain contact and lead for audits and site visitsEnsure improvement plans for customer complaints and non-conformancesMaintain QMS and HACCP standards / files / systemsProvide technical support to QA, production & commercial teams when requiredIf appropriate attend relevant industry related association meetings e.g. PFMAMaintain claim substantiation filesConduct raw material / supplier risk assessmentsBe the sites contact with Trading Standards and DEFRA in relation to product integritySource suitable suppliers for raw materials to ensure a full traceability system through the supply chainSkills and Experiences:Essential5 years' experience as a Technical manager or Quality manager in a food companyStrong communicator at all levels with the ability to coach and influence othersAble to drive efficiencies whilst maintaining product quality & keeping costs downAdvanced food safety qualificationIntermediate HACCP qualificationExperience of delivering BRC accreditationAn understand animal nutritionPC Literate (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)Ability to balance multiple projects and prioritiesExcellent analytical and investigations skills and ability to report on complaints and non-conformancesA dynamic self-starter with a positive, enthusiastic can-do attitudeDesirableAn understanding of extrusionExperience of baking and manufacturing of pet productsPlease click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Cyber Security, Public Affairs, Policy Manager, Innovation Manager, AI Policy Manager, Senior Policy Manager, AI Policy an Strategy, Strategy Manager, Senior Policy Adviser, Local Council Policy Manager, Innovation Policy Manager, Justice Policy Manager, Cyber Security Operations Manager, Non-Profit Programme Manager, Public Sector Programme Management, ICT Programme Manager, Technology Programme Manager, Technical Programme Manager, Technology Implementation Manager, Data and Cloud Programme Manager, Cyber Security Engineer may also be considered for this role.