A dynamic and established food manufacturing business committed to delivering safe, high-quality products have a new opportunity available for a Senior Technical Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate professional to lead technical operations, ensuring the quality and safety of our products across multiple locations.
As the Senior Technical Manager, you will lead and manage technical teams, overseeing the day-to-day functions of the technical department. You will ensure products are manufactured to the highest safety, quality, and legal standards, while implementing robust quality systems and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You'll be at the forefront of maintaining key certifications and managing audits, ensuring the business remains compliant with all necessary industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and motivate the technical teams, managing task allocation, performance, development, and resource management.
* Ensure the manufacturing of safe, legal, and quality products through the implementation of HACCP and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
* Maintain full traceability of products and ensure compliance with industry standards such as BRC standards, retailer-specific audits, and other food safety and industry accreditation and certifications.
* Conduct detailed analysis of product monitoring results and technical systems, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and prevent future challenges.
* Drive investigations into non-conformances, complaints, and out-of-spec (OOS) issues, implementing corrective actions to avoid recurrence.
* Support the New Product Development (NPD) and Process teams to ensure the safety, stability, and legality of new and existing products.
* Lead risk assessments, ensuring technical documentation and systems are up-to-date and compliant.
* Deputise for the Technical Director when required and participate in customer site visits and factory tours.
* Ensure all sites maintain audit readiness and meet necessary audit standards at all times.
What you'll need:
* Experience: At senior technical or leadership role within the food or drinks manufacturing industry, with a strong background in food safety, quality assurance, and auditing.
* Qualifications: A degree in Food Science or a related discipline, formal HACCP qualification, Level 3 Food Safety certification or higher, and an auditing qualification.
* Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of microbiology, HACCP, QMS, BRC, and other relevant food safety systems.
* Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to analyse data, identify improvement opportunities, and manage multiple projects.
* Personal Attributes: A resilient and proactive leadership style, capable of driving change in a fast-paced environment. Strong coaching and mentoring abilities with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
* Flexibility: Willingness to travel between sites and conduct external audits when required.
You must have UK food manufacturing, grocery retailer and team management experience
Confident communication skills are vital for this role in order to liaise with stakeholders and third parties
The position will suit a forward thinking and affable individual who works well in a team and with a keen passion for delivering and with good organisational skills.
If you feel this opportunity is for you and you meet the above criteria then click apply - alternatively you can send through your C.V Natasha to or phone 01780 483 999.
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