Technical Manager

Technical Manager

£50,000 - £55,000
Essex
Food Manufacturing
Job ref: 8707

The company

This company is a leading importer and supplier for the UK food sector - with 100's of products and representing numerous brands, they supply into the major multiples and also the UK wholesale market.

About the Technical Manager job

The purpose of your role will be to ensure that product quality, processing systems and factory practices are maintained at the company’s high standards.

Key tasks

• Lead and advise the site teams on statutory regulations and company standards relating to good manufacturing practice, food safety, quality and environmental hygiene.
• Promote and develop technical service competency and continuously challenge and improve effectiveness in order to maintain AA BRC standings.
• Drive Food Safety culture on site.
• Develop initiatives which enhance the manufacturing operation through reduced costs and improved quality particularly in areas such as process monitoring and control. Write up and verify product specifications.

About You

You should have good analytical skills and must have led retail audits (Morrisons, Sainsbury’s or Tesco ideally) and managed teams in the food industry within a quality / technical function.  In addition:

• Sound BRC experience and knowledge having led audits.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• HACCP level 3 or 4 and TACCP/VACCP minimum level 2. Lead auditor training.

More details

The Technical Manager job is based in Essex and is paying £50,000 - £55,000 according to your experience.

Alternate job titles

Head of Technical | QA Manager | Quality Assurance Manager | Senior Quality Manager | Food Manufacturing Technical Management Jobs | Food Safety Jobs