Located in Cambridgeshire, we are an independent family-run business, led by Philip and Rebecca Rayner. Our company, Glebe Farm Foods, takes pride in producing high-quality, pure British gluten-free oats that cater to the needs of customers worldwide.
**Job Title:** Technical Director - Product Quality and Development
**Estimated Salary Range:** £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
**Key Responsibilities:
* We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Director to lead our Technical, NPD, and Hygiene teams in ensuring quality and food safety compliance across all products.
* The successful candidate will design and implement product quality strategies, driving transformational change and supporting significant business growth.
* Responsibilities include timely customer query resolution, technical standard implementation, managing NPD processes, collaborating with marketing and sales teams, designing ESG plans, and ensuring packaging legislation compliance.
* Maintaining site accreditations and resolving non-conformances are also crucial aspects of this role.
**Required Skills and Qualifications:
* A degree in Food Science or equivalent experience in the food manufacturing industry is essential.
* The ideal candidate will have proven technical liquid development experience, as well as expertise in Workplace Health & Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability.
* BRC and HACCP standards experience, leadership and team development skills, organic production knowledge, and accreditation expertise are also necessary.
**Personal Attributes:
* This role requires strong strategic leadership skills, high professional standards, and excellent communication skills.
* The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, self-motivation, and attention to detail are also essential qualities for success.