Retail Technical Compliance Manager - Maternity Cover

Westmill Foods is one of Europe’s largest specialist food companies, manufacturing and supplying authentic global foods. Our end users are Asian and Afro-Caribbean restaurants and takeaways as well as a diverse range of consumers groups. We have a diverse set of channels including Asian wholesalers, mainstream grocery and B2B customers and a comprehensive portfolio of leading brands including Lucky Boat, Elephant Atta, Rajah, Green Dragon and Patak’s.

Our continued growth depends on exceeding the expectations of our current customers as well as our ability to expand into new and emerging cuisines. We pride ourselves on our friendly, culturally and ethnically diverse environment, with a unique family feel, where everyone has the opportunity to make a difference to the business.

There is an exciting opportunity to join the Central Technical team as a Retail Technical Compliance Manager – Maternity Cover. The purpose of this role is to ensure all retail & Westmill technical requirements are met. A key part of this role is to be a key technical point of contact between retail customers & Westmill manufacturing technical teams building significant relationships, ensuring compliance to ABF, BRC and retail standards. The role also includes working closely with Westmill’s Manufacturing, NPD and Procurement teams to secure improvement in customer performance measures as well as carrying out critical technical internal audits in line with the agreed schedule across manufacturing.

So who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will be analytical, well organised, efficient, and able to work to a high level of accuracy. Excellent prioritisation and decision-making skills are vital to this role, as is the need for good knowledge of retail and BRC standards. You will be comfortable with networking and collaborating with others, both internally and externally.

What’s in it for you:

In addition to an attractive remuneration and benefits package, working at Westmill offers a great opportunity for you to gain some fantastic experience, really build your development and grow your career, in the UK or internationally either within Westmill or Associated British Foods, our parent company.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Yearly bonus

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester