Technical Manager
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Based onsite at Faversham, Kent
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in upholding the integrity, quality and authenticity of our award-winning food products. In this role you will provide specialised insights and essential guidance on all technical and quality matters.
It is essential you have experience working as a Technical Manager or equivalent within a food manufacturing environment, with a hands-on and flexible approach.
About Us
Karimix is a BRCGS accredited food manufacturer which takes pride in using only the finest GM free ingredients with no artificial additives. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and contribute to continued growth. We are looking for colleagues who share our core values; Curious, Responsible, Inclusive and Brave, and who are keen to play their part in creating an exceptional workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide specialist expertise and guidance to support the food safety culture at Karimix
* Ensure all products comply with customer specifications
* Manage the QMS ensuring compliance with the latest BRCGS standard, and HACCP plans
* Facilitate and manage technical audits including GMP audits, contributing to the continuous improvement of the site standards
* Manage investigations, identifying root causes, implementing effective corrective, preventative actions and closeouts
* Lead the HACCP Team
* Collaborate with the Sales and NPD Teams to ensure product specifications are completed within agreed timescales
* Work closely with colleagues to ensure high standards of food safety and quality
* Manage annual product traceability, withdrawal, and recall testing
* Manage the periodic calibration of measuring equipment (e.g. probes and scales)
* Complete allergen rapid testing and ensure allergen samples and swabs are sent to the lab within agreed timeframes
* Contribute as part of the Karimix management team
Skills and Experience
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Technical Management role within the food manufacturing industry is essential
* Proven Technical expertise supported by a relevant qualification such as a food science degree
* HACCP L4 Food safety qualification or equivalent
* Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to engage and develop others
* Customer-focused with a commitment to customer satisfaction
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
* IT literate including Microsoft Word and Excel
* High standards of numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail
* Flexible with a hands-on approach and collaboration abilities
* Ability to work at pace and manage multiple deadlines
* Strong organisational and attention to detail skills
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