Head of Technical
Location: Bala
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum + pension and more.
An exciting opportunity to join a leading Welsh manufacturing company that has supplied high-quality products across the UK. In recent years, they have experienced sustained growth, allowing them to reinvest in the company.
Salary & Benefits:
* A starting salary of up to £60,000 - £65,000
* Company pension
* Up to 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Sick pay scheme
* Life insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free on-site car parking
* Excellent training and development
Roles & Responsibilities:
* Lead the technical function for the site ensuring the workload is completed in a timely manner and to required standards.
* Ongoing team training and development, completion of annual appraisals, and support where required.
* Manage and lead all 3rd party audits including the latest BRCGS, all retailers, and accreditation schemes including RSPO, UTZ, etc.
* HACCP team lead including management of the HACCP system and associated documents with implementation within the factory.
* TACCP/VACCP team lead including management of risk assessments and associated documents.
* Implementation and management of the FSQMS system including completion and review of procedures, paperwork, and spreadsheets.
* Overall responsibility for ensuring retailer and 3rd party standards are met and upheld across the site, driving audit-ready standards in both the factory environment and documentation.
* Responsible for all food relevant legal compliance, including changes to legislation/regulations and requirements including the transition out of the EU.
* Key contact for all retailer management including face-to-face interaction, reviews, and issues, support in management of retailer systems and updates.
* Liaison with departmental heads.
* Supplier assurance including support for supplier and raw material approval, supplier approval audits/visits, and completion of risk assessments.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
* Experience within Technical in the food industry essential, ideally within bakery.
* Previous management experience within a technical team.
* Degree level or similar in a food science-based degree.
* HACCP Level 4.
* Food Safety Level 4.
* TACCP/VACCP Training.
* Allergen Training.
* Auditor Training.
* Experience of compliance with the latest BRCGS Standard.
* Knowledge of retailer systems and codes of practice.
If you would like more information, please contact Kieran Russell.
If you are interested in this position, please click 'apply'.
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