Compliance & Safety Manager

Our client, a leading international manufacturer, are looking to recruit an organised, professional, and efficient Compliance Manager, a key focus of this role will be the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the company’s Health & Safety framework, building it from the ground up to ensure a robust, practical, and compliant system.

Reporting to the Director of HR, duties to include:

Compliance Management:

* Ensure the company adheres to all current Health & Safety (H&S), ISO, and BRC standards, including hosting annual assessments and certification audits.

* Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards and policies, ensuring the business operates within required accreditation standards, including adapting to unannounced audits.

* Monitor legislative changes (e.g., H&S, environmental, Brexit-related) and communicate requirements to business leaders, coordinating responses as needed.

Health & Safety (H&S):

* Develop and implement a robust H&S management framework, including a programme of documented inspections, audits, and checks.

* Conduct site inspections to ensure policies and procedures are followed, and minimise risks such as operational losses, accidents, and occupational health issues.

* Lead training sessions on H&S issues and risks for employees and managers.

* Liaise with regulators, including local authorities and the HSE, to ensure compliance.

* Oversee fire alarm testing, fire marshal coordination, and first-aid responsibilities.

Audits and Risk Management:

* Work with the Compliance Specialist to plan, execute, and manage internal audit schedules and supplier audits, including self-assessments.

* Ensure vendor compliance by assessing key suppliers, identifying risks, and implementing corrective actions. (SAQ’s)

* Conduct root cause analyses for compliance or quality issues and oversee implementation of preventative measures.

Product & Vendor Compliance:

* Ensure all products meet legislative requirements and maintain specifications.

* Support supplier reviews and onboarding, including quality and safety assessments for new products.

* Oversee the Product Withdrawal and Recall processes, ensuring thorough review and resolution of incidents.

Customer Interaction:

* Oversee customer questionnaires, satisfaction measures, and complaint processes, including quarterly trend analysis to identify and address weaknesses and report back to Management team.

Continuous Improvement:

* Review and revise management system key policies, ensuring consistent documentation and compliance.

* Monitor and report on the company’s use of plastic packaging, WEEE and EPR to meet customer and legislation requirements.

Documentation & Reporting:

* Oversee document control procedures to ensure legislative compliance while maintaining confidentiality.

As an ideal applicant you will have experience within an audit facing role and understanding of standards; ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14001 & BRCGS storage and Distribution, a background in within a food or food manufacturing would be beneficial as would an in-depth knowledge of the industry’s standards and regulations.

You will be self-motivated, have a high level of communication, be methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities with the ability to build, analyse, interpret and report on data together with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, CRM and Sage 200c

In return the company offers an excellent salary, private healthcare, an innovative and dynamic work environment together with the training and support to aid progression within your career