Raw Materials Compliance Controller

A multinational food manufacturer based in the Redditch area are searching for a Raw Materials Compliance Controller to join their team. Reporting to the Process Technical Manager, this main responsibility of this position is to manage and maintain the supplier approval system for all materials (ingredients and packaging)

This a great opportunity to join a manufacturer that supplies to some of the biggest brands across the UK and Europe

Role: Raw Materials Compliance Controller
Office Location: Redditch
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 
Shift: Days

The key responsibilities of the Compliance Controller role will be:

• Manage and maintain the supplier approval system for all raw materials (ingredients and packaging).
• Communicate effectively with suppliers to obtain and verify technical documentation and compliance.
• Review and approve suppliers and raw materials by assessing:
  
  • Supplier Assurance Questionnaires (SAQs)
  • HACCP, TACCP, VACCP documentation
  • Certifications and accreditations
  • Product specifications
  • Food safety, allergen, ethical, and integrity risks
    Feed risk findings into overall assessments to determine approval status and intake monitoring requirements.
• Define and agree raw material quality standards in line with finished product expectations.
• Ensure accurate supply chain mapping is maintained for all relevant materials.
• Collaborate closely with NPD and Purchasing teams to ensure customer codes of practice and internal standards are met.
• Provide cover for the Raw Material Technologist during periods of absence.
• Support the Site Integrity Team through horizon scanning, risk monitoring, recording insights, and implementing mitigation actions.
• Develop monitoring schedules based on material risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with intake monitoring checks for all raw materials, ingredients, and packaging.
• Maintain full traceability of supplied goods. Support traceability audits and implement improvements where non-conformances are found. Act as part of the site traceability team during internal and external audits.
• Contribute to the site HACCP team, raising material-related food safety concerns that may impact the HACCP plan.
• Investigate non-conforming ingredients or packaging, quarantining materials as necessary and collaborating with production teams to resolve issues.
• Work with Quality Assurance to support complaint investigations and root cause analysis where raw materials may be involved.

The key requirements of the Compliance Controller role will be:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience working in a technical role within the food industry or a higher education qualification in Food Science (or related discipline)
• HACCP Level 2 (or higher) – training available if required
• Food Safety Level 2 (or higher) – training available if required
• Internal Auditor training – training can be provided by BEF
• Confident working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) on a daily basis

Please apply online or contact kieran.brookes@technical-network.co.uk for a confidential conversation
 
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