Technical Manager

Technical Manager - Food
Leading Food Manufacturer

£50-60K

Full time; Site Based nr. Bedford

• Are you an experienced Technical Manager with a proven track record of achievement within the Food Manufacturing sector?
• Are you results-orientated committed to delivering on an employers Mission, Vision and Values?
• Do you have strong people management skills?

If you are looking for a new challenge / the next step in your career this could be the role that you have been looking for…

The Technical Manager take responsibility for the Technical, Quality & Hygiene functions at a food manufacturing site near Bedford. The successful candidate will become a key part of the Senior Management Team and responsible for customer, certification bodies, and legislative compliance.

The Role:

• Ownership and maintenance of site Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.
• Take the lead on compliance with customer, certification bodies, and legislative requirements.
• Liaise with all enforcement authorities (including the FSA).
• Ensure all customer requests, queries, complaints, etc. are dealt with appropriately.
• Complete root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventative actions arising from any non-conformances (as raised by customers, competent authorities, internal or group audits).
• Develop and enhance company policies, systems, and procedures to meet requirements of customers, certification bodies, legislation, company objectives, and industry ‘best practice.
• Regularly review and report on cost effectiveness & identification of cost efficiencies within the Technical, Hygiene, and Stores teams when possible (whilst ensuring not to compromise to product safety, quality, or legality).
• Ensure all staff have received the relevant training / refresher training appropriate for their role.
• Report on KPIs & Site Compliance to the Site Leadership Team and the wider Group.

The Individual:

• Educated to degree level in food science or qualified by equivalent relevant experience.
• A proven track record of achievement in a similar Technical Management role.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety requirements, standards and legislation including BRC global standards.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to plan workloads effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ideal further qualifications include a minimum of Level 3 HACCP, Food Safety, Food Hygiene, Internal Auditing etc.
• Meat Industry experience would be highly advantageous.

 The successful candidate will be rewarded with an excellent package that includes a basic salary of between £50-60K (dependant on skills and experience).

 This role may be suitable for you if you have a proven track record as a: Technical Manager, Head of Technical, Technical Compliance Manager, Compliance Manager, Quality Manager, Head of Quality.