Technical Manager

Are you an experienced Quality Assurance Manager within fresh produce?

Do you want to work for a genuinely progressive company who are a producer of the UKs finest fruit and veg?

If yes - then Reed (Food & FMCG) are proud to be representing a wonderful company on the look out for a new Technical Manager.

This opportunity is exciting for the right person, as the company are expanding into new areas and have a family-friendly work culture where everyone can participate in the success of the overall operation.

An example of the average day-to-day may involve:

Key responsibilities:
* Maintain and report Site Technical KPIs
* Attend the daily/ weekly/monthly meetings and provide feedback on any current technical challenges
* Act as point of contact on a day-to-day basis for the Quality, Technical and Operations teams. Maintain the flow of information into teams, ensuring appropriate communications are passed
* Perform internal audits against the audit schedule
* Record of non-conformances, investigation, analysis, and implementation of corrective action(s) as applicable.
* Maintain the Quality Management System and control of documents.
* Pest Control Management
* Environmental, people, water and product testing and swabbing management
* Site equipment calibration management
* Lead/ participate in HACCP, TACCP/VACCP Teams
* Investigate and report back serious customer complaints, corrective actions, and improvement plans
* Conduct site traceability tests/ mock recalls ensuring a full compliance with food safety standards
* Lead projects which require technical input ensuring site continuous improvement
* Promote a high standard of awareness and understanding at site level of all appropriate policies, procedures and product specifications.
* Monitor compliance with hygiene rules and requirements.

About You

* Food Safety Level 3 or 4
* HACCP Level 3 or 4
* Internal Auditor
* Industry knowledge would be an advantage
* Computer skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Problem solving and analytical skills.
* Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy
* Microsoft Office experience - Word, Excel.



If you want to find out more infromation, please apply and a consultant will be in touch to discuss!