Technical Services Team Leader in Lichfield

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you'll lead key technical services activities and support the wider Technical/Quality team. You'll make sure legislative requirements, industry codes of practice and customer standards are clearly reflected in the site Quality Management System (QMS) and followed across the business.,

• Maintain the QMS and its compliance to BRC and customer requirements. Ensure the QMS is keep up to date and any amendments actioned.
• Manage the internal systems audit schedule and ensure all are completed on time and all non-conformances actioned.
• Conduct trend analysis on all Technical KPI's, communicate all findings to stakeholders. Support closure of non-conformances.
• Active participant in HACCP, TACCP and all third-party audits.
• Manage supplier approval process, conduct supplier approval audits were necessary.
• Manage customer specification systems/portals.
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated to schedule.
• Participate in packaging approval and approve artwork on Brandbank.

  Previous experience in the food industry is essential.

• Experience leading a small team in a technical capacity.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and BRC standards.
• Good interpersonal skills. Able to operate effectively within a team dealing with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills. Able to assimilate and present information to inform and influence decision making.
• Relevant auditing qualification/experience of auditing external businesses.
• Strong analytical skills. Able to assimilate and present information to inform and influence decision making.

  Within the UK there are two food manufacturing sites within Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd, which is an autonomous part of the larger 17,500 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial.

The business operates mainly under its recognisable Florette salad brand, and we are one of the UK's leading producers in the industry. Under the well-known Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's most well-known supermarkets and retailers, as well as your favourite restaurants and fast food vendors. In total, we sell on average around 600,000kg of products every week - an unbe-leaf-able amount! Agrial has operations across 11 countries, with 100 industrial sites, and a 2024 turnover of €7.1bn across 5 food divisions which comprise of Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations; it's not just about lettuce! As well as 2 factories we also have a farming operation - Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team.

• Life Assurance: 4x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
• Employee Assistance Programme and BUPA: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues, as well as access to BUPA Membership.
• Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as the option to purchase up to 2 additional working weeks of holiday per annum.
• Learning and Development: Personalised induction and regular learning and development courses and schemes: From L2 to L7 Funded Apprenticeships, Leadership Development Programme, First-Aid and MHFA Training, and many more!
• Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers and access to salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
• Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to and from Burton.