Technical Manager

This company is a respected manufacturer of premium frozen patisserie for national and international retail, food service and catering end user customers. They have recently invested in an additional state-of-the-art high-care production facility, incorporating the most up-to-date processes and equipment. 

We now need to recruit a talented individual to help build on our success. 

 THE JOB:

• Development & maintenance of the FSQMS (Food Safety & Quality Management System) in accordance with BRC, IFS and customer requirements.
• Effective management & implementation of HACCP.
• Management of finished product specifications, including retailer specification systems and artwork sign off.
• Regular liaison with customer technical contacts.
• Management of ingredient, packaging & equipment suppliers including supplier approval & specifications.
• Lead contact for BRC, IFS, customer, 3^rd party & any other technical audits on site.
• Work closely with the Quality Team to ensure that all internal auditing is carried out according to schedule.
• Work with the Production & Quality Teams to ensure that agreed standards are met & effectively communicated. 
• Liaison with Company Directors.

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified to degree level, ideally in a relevant subject.
• Minimum of three years food manufacturing experience, ideally in a Technical Manager / Quality Manager role at a BRC/IFS accredited ‘high care’ site.
• Level 3 Award or equivalent in Food Safety and HACCP for Food Manufacturing.
• The ability to organise and co-ordinate multiple projects and to set priorities to meet tight deadlines.
• Food safety auditing and product specification writing experience.
• People management experience & extremely I.T. literate.

Core working hours will be Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, infrequent weekend and out-of-hours working will be required. Internal and external training in all aspects of the role will be provided on site

So, if you are keen to join a lively, vibrant and successful organisation and make a major contribution to the development of their company please apply today!