Compliance Systems Manager - Maternity Cover

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About the Role:

Compliance Systems Manager - Maternity Cover

About the Role:

Who are we, and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us, but there's a good chance you've enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country's major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door - meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about driving continuous improvement? Do you have a strong background in compliance systems? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in Technical?

Avara Foods is an inclusive, forward-thinking business and we take pride in our approach to investing in our people across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Compliance Systems Manager to join our Technical Team for, based at either of our Brackley/Telford or Hereford sites.

The role is office based, with occasional factory-based working where required.

Working hours will be - Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.00

What will you be doing as a Compliance Systems Manager at Avara?

As a Compliance Systems Manager, you will play a key role in supporting Avara's Technical Management Systems by analyzing and communicating new requirements. You will work closely with technical teams on QMS-related projects, ensuring their successful implementation through system integration. Additionally, you will advocate for the effective use of systems across the Technical function and step in as a deputy for the Senior Quality Systems Manager when necessary.

What will your key responsibilities as a Compliance Systems Manager include?

• Ensuring Milo is up to date with all current customer Technical code of practices/policies and 3rd party standards.
• Undertaking gap analysis on new or amended customer code of practices/policies and third-party standards.
• Co-ordinating and assisting with site gap analysis and following up on actions raised.
• To ensure that all manufacturing sites are provided with the necessary information, documentation and updates associated with the QMS on an ongoing basis.
• Provide top line monthly analysis on iAuditor internal audit non-conformances.
• To perform independent system audits as required to check QMS compliance.
• To support in providing training for systems e.g. Milo and iAuditor (training new people and also training out new features).
• To assist in maintaining iAuditor internal audits in line with requirements, including amending templates as new/amended requirements are implemented.
• Provide support to Site Technical teams in external audits.
• To work with other departments (including Agriculture, NPD, IT) to ensure best practices for quality management systems and data management software solutions are adopted.
• Assist in driving group projects and exploring the use of systems for QMS/EMS/EnMS functions.
• Implementation of the Technical, Environmental and Energy Collaboration and Teams pages on MILO and subsequent maintenance.
• Support Technical Services with Recipe Professor.
• Support Supplier Assurance with Sinica, Authenticate & iAuditor
• To support Engineering with Sinica Contractor Management.
• To maintain, support and develop the functionality of the systems including responding to day-to-day queries.
• Apply an effective system to assist with training.
• Departmental Expert on Power BI.

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

As a Compliance Systems Manager you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things, include the following:

• Up to £37,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
• 31 days holiday allowance
• Secure contract with long term career development opportunities
• Straight forward pension contribution of 6%
• Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food
• Staff shop / staff sales at hugely discounted prices
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salaried Advance Finance
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on weekly costs.

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What happens after you apply for this role?

After you've applied, you'll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at Brackleysite, to discuss your application and CV further. There'll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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