Position: Technical Manager (1-year maternity cover)
Location: East Lothian, Scotland
Hours:
* Part-time (25 hours work per week)
* Flexible working days (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £22,000 - £25,000 per annum (£35-40k pro rata), potentially more depending on experience
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in Food Manufacturing
* A degree or equivalent experience in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field
* Technical Expertise:
* Advanced Food Hygiene certification
* Practical knowledge of allergen management
* Experience maintaining internal audit programs and Quality Management Systems
* Proven success in delivering BRC certification or equivalent standards
* Familiarity with applying food legislation in a manufacturing setting
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure operational processes and finished goods production comply with HACCP, food safety, and customer standards
* Maintain food safety and quality governance to ensure compliance with internal, external, legal, and customer audit requirements
* Handle customer complaints and non-conformances, taking corrective actions and maintaining thorough records
* Implement and manage a testing schedule, analysing results for continuous improvement
* Represent the company during customer visits, audits, and reviews with accrediting bodies and Environmental Health Officers (EHOs)
* Foster a culture of food safety and continuous improvement within the production team
* Develop, implement, and maintain our Food Safety and Quality Management System, providing critical insights for audits and senior management decision-making
If you’re a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for food safety and quality, we’d love to hear from you!
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Manufacturing, Management, and Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Dairy Product Manufacturing, and Wholesale Food and Beverage
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