Technologist, Food Processing - Halifax, NS, Canada - Pladis

Description

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don't compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire.

pladis is home to iconic brands Godiva, McVitie's and Ulker.

These brands make sweet treats and savoury treats that consumers everywhere recognise and enjoy As we start on our new pathway, we will continue making the biscuits and confectionery people know and expect from these brands, and we will expand their portfolios too.

We will retain the honesty, integrity and trust instilled in our brands by our ground-breaking founders as we embark on the next chapter of our success.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Technologist at our Harlesden site The Compliance Technologist supports the Site Compliance Manager (SCM) and works closely with the Site Advisor to deliver compliance to legal requirements and to pladis standards of food safety, quality, hygiene, pest control, health, safety & environmental standards, through involvement of site activities, monitoring, auditing and providing advice.

You will co-ordinate the compliance elements of raw material intake (ingredients and packaging) and be a key contact for suppliers, support the site in managing complaints, accidents, issue and incident prevention and investigations, and implement continuous improvements to the systems, processes and standards as advised by the SCM.

Maintain a good knowledge of the site and its operations, with a clear focus on food safety, hygiene, health and safety, environment and quality.

Supports the site teams in ensuring compliance to appropriate GMPs and HSE Operating standards.
Recognise and raise any issues or areas of concern where compliance is at risk. Review make recommendations and support implementation of appropriate changes and preventative measures.

Carry out internal site compliance audits, to the approved schedule, to demonstrate adherence to standards and procedures that deliver high Safety, Quality and Environment standards.

Prepare the site for central & external accreditation audits. Support the SCM during the audits and any visits (e.g. local authority, high profile and head office visits), preparing documentation and collating traceability information.

Ensures all relevant documentation and site systems are in line with Compliance standards and all changes are optimally communicated in a timely and effective manner.

Manage the compliance elements of raw material intake, including arrangements for testing, documentation, traceability and supplier review.

Supports continuous improvement through identification of areas for improvement, involvement in projects and through support in issue resolution, driving a reduction in risks and ensuring best practice.

Carries out appropriate Food Safety, Health & Safety, Product Quality, Environment, Hygiene & Pest Control training of site manufacturing teams.

Proven experience in a food manufacturing role with a bias on quality and/or safety
Graduate in food related degree
Level 3 Food Safety
Level 3 HACCP
Level 4 in either Food Safety or HACCP
Risk Assessment Training
COSHH Training
Behavioural Safety Training
Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do and is reflected across our business. pladis brings together brands and people from around the globe – and this diversity is our great strength.

We're an equal opportunities employer and believe in fostering an inclusive environment where we celebrate diversity of thinking and respect everyone's distinctive qualities and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.