Food Safety & Quality Senior Manager - FMCG
Job Summary
Teamwork Partnership is seeking a skilled Technical Manager with a background in the food industry to join one of their clients' teams in the Bedford Area. The ideal candidate will oversee technical operations within the establishment, ensuring smooth functioning and high-quality service and production delivery. The suitable candidate shall have strong leadership experience.
Responsibilities
* Supervise technical staff and provide guidance on daily tasks
* Manage technical aspects of food production and preparation
* Oversee equipment maintenance and repairs
* Implement health and safety protocols in line with industry standards
* Collaborate with culinary and restaurant teams to enhance operational efficiency
The successful candidate will be responsible, with the Site Operations Manager, for the Food Defence Programme. Responsibilities include documentation of the Food Defence System, organizing training for all members, upkeep of documentation, completion of the vulnerability assessment, and closeouts. All levels.
Keep abreast of legal requirements, the latest industry guidelines, and scientific information, and implement them on site.
Organize and document on-site meetings, including monthly management meetings (or equivalent), quarterly KPI/target reviews, annual management reviews, and HACCP meetings. Communicate site targets to all staff members.
Ensure a maintenance plan is in place and documented to ensure product safety and legality. This includes working with the maintenance team to have a preventative maintenance plan, approved suppliers, commissioning procedures, and ongoing verification audits.
Ensure adequate training is ongoing in the FSQ team. All roles should be defined via a job description. Job roles, tasks, and responsibilities should be documented via a maintained skills matrix that forms the basis of a training plan.
Manage the Site Hygiene System, ensuring the site is equipped with the training, equipment, and chemicals to meet required levels of hygiene. Maintain levels of training within the hygiene team.
Qualifications
* Previous experience in a technical role within the FMCG industry
* Knowledge of food production processes and equipment
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively
* Excellent communication and strong leadership abilities
* Qualifications in culinary or hospitality management would be advantageous
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £75,000.00 per year
Schedule
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Education
* Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience
* Management: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Quality Assurance
Industries
Manufacturing
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