Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Leeds

Salary: £42000-£47000

Reed Food & FMCG are recruiting on behalf of an established Manufacturer based in Leeds. Our client is seeking a highly diligent Compliance Manager with exceptional attention to detail. This pivotal role requires a conscientious individual who understands the significant impact of defective products on a company’s financial standing and reputation. The Compliance Manager will be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing our quality and compliance standards.

Day to Day of the role:

• Manage BRC and ISO accreditation requirements, ensuring compliance with both standards
• Oversee the site’s Quality Management System, implementing improvements, conducting reviews, and ensuring updates are made
• Lead the HARA team and manage the site HARA plan
• Conduct third-party and customer site audits related to quality
• Manage the internal audit process, scheduling, and completion
• Handle nonconformances from audits, ensuring they are logged, actioned, and monitored for effectiveness
• Establish and monitor quality and compliance objectives and KPIs
• Prepare for quality meetings and senior management review meetings, including report presentations
• Manage supplier approval and performance monitoring processes
• Oversee the calibration schedule for equipment
• Act as the contact for the pest control contractor
• Write, review, and update site policies and management procedures
• Manage document and record control
• Present compliance updates during customer quality reviews and daily meetings
• Lead the crisis management team, arranging mock withdrawals and traceability exercises
• Assist with quality aspects and cover for the Quality & Technical Coordinator when absent

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven background in quality and regulatory compliance with essential field experience
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to articulate messages clearly
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Problem-solving and proactive thinking abilities
• Flexibility and exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office packages, including Excel and Word
• A willingness to learn and ambition to grow within the organisation
• Experience working to deadlines and targets in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in building relationships and liaising with stakeholders
• Data analysis and statistical skills
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Benefits and other information:

• Competitive salary
• Working Hours – Monday to Thursday 08:45 a.m. to 17:00 p.m. and Friday 08:45 a.m. to 16:30 p.m.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation
• Dynamic work environment with a focus on quality and innovation