Role - Technical Manager
Location - North West England
Salary - £65,000 - £75,000
Are you an experienced technical leader who's ready to take full ownership of a site's technical function and make a real difference to its future?
We're delighted to be supporting a well-established food manufacturer with the appointment of a Technical Manager. This is a senior role. You'll be the most senior technical person on site and a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. You'll have a real voice in how the site develops, and you'll shape its technical strategy, its standards and its culture.
The Role
- Lead the whole site technical function as the most senior technical person on site
- Sit as part of the site Senior Leadership Team
- Lead the Technical, Quality and Hygiene teams
- Lead all aspects of food safety, quality and compliance
- Develop and drive the site technical strategy
- Maintain food safety standards in line with BRC and customer requirements
- Drive continuous improvement across the site
- Lead customer visits and on-site audits
- Develop, coach and support the technical team to reach their full potential
- Manage and build strong, trusted relationships with customers
Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior technical role within food manufacturing
- At least 10 years' experience within the food industry
- Experience leading customer audits
- Strong understanding of HACCP and BRC standards
- Experience leading and developing teams
- Food Safety and HACCP qualifications
- A degree in Food Science or a relevant qualification
The ideal candidate will be working in a similar position within food production.
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