To develop and maintain site Quality Management System to ensure compliance to codes of practice, best practice guidance, regulatory and legislative requirements are met. Deputizing for Technical Manager (as required), leading the Technical Systems function and working collaboratively with the Quality Manager, QA and other functions. What will you be doing? To build on the site QMS/FSQMS to provide a robust, practical and reliable platform of conformity that supports all operations. Management of KPI trending and performance improvement plans utilizing LEAN initiatives and problem solving tools to implement sustainable change management. To support and utilise the Pilgrims Europe supplier assurance and raw material risk assessment and approval systems To review, establish and manage an internal audit schedule that delivers compliance with legislative, BRC, group technical and customer policy requirements. Review and maintain a robust system to record and close out corrective actions arising from internal audits. Ensure compliance of new processes and products within the HACCP system. Document the validation of the QMS within the operations. Gain a thorough understanding of current Pilgrims Europe computer systems (e.g. SAP, Innova) and how they could best be utilised by the technical function. Participate in the investigation and documentation of CAPA plans to non-conformities found internally, secondary or Third Party audits. Liaise with customers/third parties for any issues relating to technical systems. Be involved in all external audits and group technical audits. What will I need to have? Relevant degree, or equivalent experience demonstrating technical awareness. Food Safety Level 4 HACCP Level 3 Have the confidence and professionalism to work in this customer and auditor facing role. Similar experience such as a QAM / Technical Services / Auditor role within a food manufacturing business is a must for this role. Comfortable and knowledgeable on food manufacturing operations. Be Lead Auditor trained, or of this calibre with aspiration for Lead Auditor. ADZN1_UKTJ