Technical Manager - Cardington, United Kingdom - Elevate Recruitment and Training Consultants Ltd

Description

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