NEW VACANCY! (PK8617)
SENIOR QUALITY & COMPLIANCE OFFICER - WEST YORKSHIRE
£Contact me for salary details + 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday + Bonus Scheme + Cycle To Work Scheme
Working Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:45am - 5pm / Friday: 8:45am- 4:30pm (1 hour lunch)
My client is a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging providing an award-winning service to their clients in the food & beverage, retail, commercial, homecare & personal care sectors. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Quality and Compliance Officer to join their team. The chosen candidate will play an important role in supporting the technical team in the day-to-day running of the department. My client is open to candidates in other areas of packaging/manufacturing, providing they have BRC/ISO experience.
Role / Responsibilities:
* Ensure compliance with BRC and ISO accreditation requirements; a sound knowledge of BRC standards and conducting internal audits is essential to maintain and monitor quality and compliance systems.
* Impact plant performance by improving print, manufacturing, and quality metrics, ensuring the company remains compliant.
* Log, manage, action, and close nonconformances raised during internal and external audits, monitoring action effectiveness.
* Maintain record keeping and supplier standards.
* Gather customer feedback for improvements in products and services; establish and maintain effective relationships with customers.
* Reduce quality complaints and response times; strive for best results.
* Employ rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
* Provide system expertise to plant management and personnel.
* Drive improvements supporting and delivering the plant's planned results.
* Prepare information for quality meetings and host the meetings.
* Complete monthly quality/complaints analytic reports for senior meetings.
* Lead the HARA team.
* Act as the contact for the pest control contractor, managing visits and arising issues.
* Maintain a safe working environment.
Qualifications / Experience:
* Minimum HACCP Level 3; Level 4 preferred.
* Strong knowledge and experience of BRC standards and implementation.
* Lean continuous improvement experience.
* Clear understanding of manufacturing processes.
* High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Experience building relationships and liaising with stakeholders.
* Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal, with strong influence.
* Ability to work efficiently and effectively alone, as well as part of a large and varied team.
* Enthusiastic, strong organizational skills, committed, and flexible to the demands of a fast-paced business.
* Problem solver and analytical proactive thinker.
* Enjoy working to deadlines and targets in a fast-paced environment.
* Flexibility and excellent attention to detail are essential.
* Knowledge of MS Packages including Excel and Word.
* Willingness to learn and a strong desire to develop and grow within the organization.
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