Compliance Coordinator

Compliance Coordinator Henderson Foodservice Attractive Salary & Benefits 36.5 Hour week (Hybrid) Newtownabbey Who are we? At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Irelands leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 5th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2024. We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others. We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well. A look into the role Henderson Food Service is the leading supplier to the food service industry in Ireland. We source and supply a range of thousands of products to customers including hotels, restaurants, and public sector organisations such as hospitals and offices. Following another year of record growth, our team continue to exceed targets and delivered a sales increase of 41.4% in N.I. last year. Our team will offer you a positive and supportive environment to enjoy success within our market leading brand. We achieved gold accreditation against the Investors in People standard framework in 2020 in recognition of people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people. Key Responsibilities of the Compliance Coordinator Role: Quality Management System Compliance Maintain HACCP & Food Safety plans. Ensure departments meet Food Safety standards and HACCP compliance. Monitor and maintain Quality Management System. Ensure processes, procedures, and instructions are documented, controlled, and followed. Support departments with management systems and compliance. Coordinate Annual Management Review and report KPIs. Conduct environmental audits and operational standard reviews. Operational Compliance Ensure compliance with complaints, supplier non-conformance, supplier approval, calibration, pest control, temperature monitoring, inspections, traceability, and TACCP. Auditing & Certification Facilitate 3rd party audits. Conduct internal hygiene, quality, and fabrication audits. Maintain communication with Local EHO. Supplier Management Manage supplier approval and monitoring processes. Conduct supplier audits and support the Data Manager in compliance. Adhoc Provide data for reports and manage recall/withdrawal actions. Support business improvement and transformation projects. Customer Services & Support Investigate complaints and non-conformances. Support customer information requests and ensure high product quality. Decision Making & Problem Solving Make decisions to maintain food safety. Continuous Improvement Raise non-conformance issues and support change implementation. Identify areas for improvement. People Management Conduct compliance training (Food Safety/Allergen/HACCP). Ensure interdepartmental collaboration and compliance monitoring. Skills for Success Joining us as Compliance Coordinator the minimum criteria youll need is: Degree or equivalent in a relevant food or product related subject or a relevant scientific field Level 2 Food Hygiene and experience in HACCP training Proven experience in implementing HACCP and BRC standards Skilled in managing HACCP documentation Knowledge of product and supplier specifications Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages Full clean UK/EU driving license The Attributes youll need include: Ability to influence a cross functional/divisional team Ability to work cross functionally with an agile mindset. Plan and prioritise effectively. Excellent communication skills. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. It is Desirable if you have: Internal Auditing Certification Experience in allergen Awareness Training Experience with warehouse management systems Foodservice or warehouse industry experience Internal auditing experience Project management experience Familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Are we right for you? As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by. Ambition We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better. Customer First We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities. Teamwork We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills. Integrity We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity. The Reward The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days. In the last year Henderson group staff and retail stores raised over £1 million for charity partners. You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve. And we will be here to celebrate your success. Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people. Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more/ This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday. Hybrid and flexible working arrangement available. If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, our Talent Acquisition Specialist - Joanne McClellandwould be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer. Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Wednesday 30th October 2024 We are an equal opportunities employer. Skills: HACCP Food Degree Level 2 Food Hygiene HACCP Standards & Training Microsoft Packages