Technical Services Manager 12 Month Contract

Technical Services Manager – Initial 12 Month Contract £45,000 – £55,000 Leading Food Manufacture Immediate start We are looking for a Technical Services Manager to join a leading Food Manufacture within the Technical Division. The Technical team are the heart of the manufacturing facility, bringing our amazing products to life and getting them into the hands of our customer. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Technical Services Manager at our food manufacturing factory. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities and a deep understanding of food manufacturing operation with a high level of financial acumen. They should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail are essential for success in this role. The Role The Technical Services Manager is responsible for ensuring systems are fit for purpose, accessible, compliant with customer codes of practice, and consider all aspects of food safety, quality, and legality. This role ensures all necessary legislative and agreed customer standards and best practice industry guidance with regard to raw materials and supply chain, and food safety through a robust quality management and risk assessment approach. Responsibilities Technical Services Management: * Manage the Technical Services function to ensure systems are fit for purpose, accessible, and compliant. * Ensure all technical systems take into account food safety, quality, and legality. Compliance And Standards * Ensure compliance with all legislative and agreed customer standards and best practice industry guidance. * Implement and maintain quality management and risk assessment approaches for food safety. Customer And External Relations * Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and external contacts. * Utilize external feedback and industry insights for continuous improvement. Risk Management * Manage the team to control, monitor, and risk assess TACCP (Threat Assessment and Critical Control Points) and VACCP (Vulnerability Assessment and Critical Control Points) plans. Data And Reporting * Ensure consistency in systems that generate data and reports. * Meet reporting commitments for the business internally and externally. Strategic Planning * Collaborate with the Technical Manager to define and achieve the overall strategic business plan and objectives. Requirements * Degree/HND (Food Science/Technology/Science based subject) * Technical experience in a food manufacturing business * Natural co-ordinator with the ability to communicate effectively with all departments. For fruther details please contact D R Newitt Interim on (phone number removed)