Compliance Manager (Industrial Manufacturing / SHEQ/Compliance / FMCG)

SUMMARY:
Seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Food Safety & Quality, Security, and Contractor Services. The role will manage the Integrated Management System, operational risks, legislative and certification compliance, and continuous improvement across the business.

POSITION INFO:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS) aligned with relevant ISO standards, LEAN and risk-management principles. Manage integrated audits, inspections, legal compliance and risk programmes . Ensure compliance with FSSC 22000, ISO standards, NOSA, Kosher, Halaal and sustainability requirements . Ensure adherence to applicable OHS, COIDA, environmental, food-safety, POPIA and other legislation . Lead incident investigations and ensure effective root-cause corrective and preventative actions . Monitor legislative changes and implement appropriate controls. Liaise with regulators, authorities, customers and other key stakeholders. Provide compliance guidance to senior management and promote a strong compliance culture. Oversee Security, Cleaning, Fire Services, Waste Removal and other outsourced contractors . Manage site access, contractor inductions and compliance documentation. Audit dispatch processes to minimise fraud and theft risks . Manage compliance budgets and support LEAN, ESG, sustainability and climate-resilience initiatives . MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelors degree in OHS, Environmental Science, Food Science, Risk, Operations Management or a related field. 8 to 10 years experience in Compliance, SHEQ, FSSC\/ISO 22000 or Risk Management, including 3 to 5 years at management level within manufacturing or food production. Strong knowledge of OHS Act, COIDA, environmental and food-safety legislation, POPIA, ISO 31000 and contractor management . NEBOSH\/SAMTRAC and relevant ISO Lead Auditor qualifications advantageous. CPrac (SA), Compliance Professional (CISA), SACPCMP, LEAN or Quality Management qualifications advantageous. Strong leadership, audit, analytical, stakeholder-management, project-management and problem-solving skills . High levels of integrity, attention to detail and accountability , with the ability to manage pressure and competing priorities. Results-driven with a strong continuous-improvement mindset .