Site Technical Manager

Gregory Walker Associates Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Technical Manager to lead and manage their technical and quality assurance functions. This role involves ensuring compliance with food safety standards and driving continuous improvement in production processes. The ideal candidate should have experience in technical management, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of chilled food manufacturing. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment focused on maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team in a technical management position.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and quality assurance.
• Experience in chilled food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site’s technical, quality, and food safety teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and legislation.
• Develop and implement quality systems including HACCP and ISO standards.
• Manage internal and external technical audits.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement in production processes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Continuous improvement

Job description

We are working with a leading food manufacturer that is seeking a Technical Manager to join their team. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to work with a well-established team, ensuring the highest quality standards across production processes in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

The Role

In this pivotal Site Technical Managerrole, you will lead and manage the site’s technical and quality assurance functions, acting as the key point of contact for all technical issues. You will be responsible for driving product innovation, troubleshooting production challenges, and ensuring adherence to both internal and external regulatory requirements. Your leadership will be crucial in creating a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the site’s technical, quality, and food safety teams.
• Ensure all production processes comply with food safety standards, legislation, and company policies.
• Develop and implement quality systems, including HACCP, GMP, and ISO standards.
• Manage technical audits and inspections, both internal and external, ensuring compliance.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement in production processes and product quality.
• Work closely with other departments, such as production, logistics, and HR, to ensure seamless operations.
• Lead investigations into product non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee training and development of technical staff to enhance skillsets and performance.
• Report on key performance indicators and technical achievements to senior management.

The Candidate

The successful TechnicalManager will:

• Have experience managing a team.
• Have led a team in a technical management position.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety, quality assurance, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Have chilled food manufacturing experience.
• Have high risk experience.

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