We are looking for a Lab Compliance Coordinator to work alongside our winery and production teams, as well as external departments, to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with regulatory and technical standards.
The Lab Compliance Coordinator will develop and implement compliance programs, conduct internal audits, and provide training to maintain the accuracy and efficiency of analytical testing, quality control, and adherence to industry standards. This role is crucial in upholding our reputation and ensuring product quality and safety.
Reporting directly to the Winery and Operations Manager, this is a contracted position for 4 days a week.
Responsibilities
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations and standards in the winemaking industry.
* Policy Development: Create and enforce internal policies to maintain regulatory compliance including but not limited to HACCP, COSHH and Food Safety.
* Audits and Inspections: Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify and resolve compliance issues.
* Training: Educate employees on compliance matters and internal policies.
* Risk Management: Identify compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies.
* Reporting: Prepare and submit reports for audits and KPI reporting for food safety metrics.
* Collaboration: Work with other departments to integrate compliance across operations.
* Laboratory Operations: During the busiest times, oversee day-to-day lab activities, ensuring accurate and timely analysis of wine samples.
* Quality Control: Implement quality control procedures, conduct equipment calibrations, and resolve performance issues.
* Staff Management: Train and mentor harvest interns and staff, providing feedback and oversight.
* Data Management: Record and analyse lab test results, ensuring accurate data entry and reporting into Innovint software.
* Research and Development: Recommend new tests and technologies to enhance quality control.
* Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe lab environment and stay updated on industry regulations.
* Sustainability: Manage sustainability practices for the winery and production facilities.
* Winery Administration: Support various administrative tasks related to winery operations and client management.
Experience/ Skills
* Food Manufacturing experience ideal.
* Strong understanding of HACCP, COSHH and Food Safety.
* Strong winemaking knowledge.
* Background in Lab analysis.
* Forklift licence preferred or full training will be provided.
* Full rights to work in the UK.
* Full, clean driving licence and own transport essential due to rural location.
* IT skills including Microsoft Office.
* Enthusiasm to further develop your understanding about the whole winemaking process with particular focus on the production of sparkling wines.
* Numerate and literate – confident in ability to understand what is required and record key data.
* Very strong attention to detail with internal motivation for accuracy, efficiency and cleanliness.
* Thrives in a compliant, organised, hygienic, quality and process driven environment.
* Ability to build trusting working relationships across the wider business.
* Problem solver with good use of initiative.
* Self-motivated and able to work within a team and independently.
* Looks to proactively develop skills and expertise and apply in every detail.
* Be willing to work weekends and evenings when required.
* A flexible approach to both working hours and duties during critical times.
We welcome applications from candidates who do not 100% meet the role requirements.
32 hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7.30 to 4.00 (30 minutes for lunch) – with additional hours as required during harvest and bottling season.
Work hours are flexible within standard work hours.
Company Benefits
* 25 days holiday + 1 day off for birthday + public holidays.
* Additional Company Pension Contributions.
* Private Health Cover.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Life Assurance – 4 x basic salary.
* Income Protection Insurance.
* Company Maternity Pay – 13 weeks at full pay.
We are dedicated to creating an open and inclusive working environment, and this starts with our recruitment practices. We try to ensure that everybody who is interested in joining our team has equal opportunity and ability to start that journey with us. We intend to have flexible and accessible hiring practices and will make every attempt to adapt to your needs throughout. We welcome any requests for adjustments in our processes.
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