Scope of Role Avondale Foods is a leading food manufacturing company of Fresh and Chilled products supplying leading retail businesses including Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Dunnes, Morrisons, Aldi & Lidl throughout the UK & Ireland. Responsible SME (Subject Matter Expert) to ensure compliance of the metal detectors, check-weighers and Automated Date Coding System (Auto-coding). The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and the flexibility to accommodate occasional out of hours requirements. Key Responsibilities Manage compliance to customer codes of practice, BRC and legislation regarding weight compliance, metal detection compliance and Automated Date Coding System (Auto-coding). Complete daily tasks for weight, metal & auto-coding compliance. Complete daily/ weekly/monthly process reports. Oversee completion of protocols for new product launches Communicate accurately with management, suppliers and customers in verbal and written formats. Complete investigations and preventative corrective actions. Calibrate metal detectors, checkweighers, scales and auto-coding. Lead customer visits and audits with regards to metal detection and check weighing. Manage training within the production team to ensure compliance (mentor & coach) Contribute to the development of a culture of Integrity, collaboration do the right thing approach in all interactions. Ensure Food Safety compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements to remain audit-ready at all times. Essential Criteria HACCP Level 2 Minimum 2 years experience within food manufacturing Food Safety Level 2 Knowledge of metal detection and check weighing equipment Qualification in Internal Auditing Level 2 Experience of working to deadlines Ability to engage and communicate with staff at all levels within the business Desirable Criteria HACCP Level 3 Degree in Food Science or related subject Food Safety Level 3 Knowledge of auto-coding Third party audit experience Knowledge of retailers standards and Codes of Practice (M&S, Waitrose, Morrisons) Skills: Compliance Metal detection Auto-coding Product launch Corrective actions Customer visits Audits Benefits: Pension Subsidised canteen Employee of the Month awards Long service awards Wellbeing initiatives