ITP Packaging is looking for an experienced and organised Quality, Technical & Compliance Manager to take ownership of our quality, environmental, technical and regulatory compliance activities.
This is a varied, hands-on role with responsibility for maintaining and continually improving our ISO management systems, coordinating internal and external audits, managing non-conformances and ensuring the Company remains compliant with relevant packaging legislation and product requirements.
The role will also have responsibility for technical product information, including maintaining accurate product specification sheets, obtaining and checking supplier specifications and ensuring the technical information published on our website accurately reflects approved product specifications.
You will work closely with the management team to ensure compliance requirements are understood, actioned and embedded throughout the business.
Key responsibilities
- Take ownership of the Company's Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
- Plan, coordinate and carry out internal audits in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 requirements.
- Coordinate and prepare for external ISO audits and act as the Company's main point of contact for external auditors.
- Maintain accurate quality, environmental, technical and compliance records.
- Develop and maintain internal controls, policies and procedures to ensure compliance requirements are met.
- Keep relevant employees informed of compliance requirements, changes and potential risks.
- Understand and monitor applicable Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements.
- Coordinate the collection, checking and preparation of information required for the Company's six-monthly EPR submissions.
- Monitor relevant Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requirements and support the business in preparing for and maintaining compliance.
- Keep up to date with relevant packaging, environmental and product compliance legislation and communicate changes that may affect the business.
- Produce and maintain accurate product specification sheets.
- Obtain, review and maintain current specification sheets and supporting technical information from suppliers.
- Ensure supplier specifications and internal product information are consistent and accurate.
- Review technical product information published on the Company website and ensure it matches the approved product specification.
- Work with relevant departments and suppliers to resolve discrepancies in product or technical information.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
About you
We are looking for someone who is confident taking responsibility for compliance and is comfortable working independently while collaborating with people across all areas of the business.
The successful candidate should have:
- Previous experience working within a quality, technical or compliance role.
- Practical knowledge of ISO 9001 and experience working with a Quality Management System.
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 and environmental management systems.
- Experience preparing for or participating in external certification audits.
- A good understanding of risk assessments, corrective actions and non-conformance management.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to documentation and record keeping.
- The confidence to challenge processes where necessary and follow actions through to completion.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work effectively with senior management.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines and priorities.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
Desirable experience
Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:
- Packaging, manufacturing, distribution or a related industry.
- UK Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging.
- EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
- Packaging or product specification management.
- Supplier technical documentation.
- Environmental or sustainability compliance.
- Root cause analysis and continuous improvement techniques.
Full training can be provided on areas of packaging legislation and our specific product range where the successful candidate has a strong quality and compliance background.
What we're looking for
This role would suit someone who enjoys being involved in the detail rather than simply overseeing compliance from a distance.
You will be comfortable carrying out audits, reviewing documentation and technical information, investigating issues and working with colleagues to make practical improvements.
You should be able to balance maintaining robust compliance standards with understanding how procedures operate in a commercial environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
