Technical Manager

Technical Manager
Location Tewkesbury
Salary £45-£48k per annum
Permanent full time Monday to Friday 40 hours per week

Employee benefits
Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement.
22 days’ holiday plus bank holiday allowance; with an additional day after 3 years of service.
Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500).
Cycle to work scheme.
Discounted products and delivery options.
Enhanced Aviva pension scheme available to Managers.
Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health.

Job description
Technical manager reporting to the operations Director, you will be liaising with Production and Chilled Warehouse Managers, Technical Team, Lab Manager.
Responsible for Laboratory Manager, Quality Technicians and Farm Liaison Office
Established in 1938, the company is one of the UK’s leading independent, family- owned dairies. We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first-class customer service.

Overview:
Technical lead for food safety and legal compliance for the Company. Leading the Technical Department, driving quality standards, farming liaison and internal laboratory quality control. To provide training and development of the company staff in food safety.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
To provide strategic leadership in the continuous improvement of food safety, technical compliance and culture development.
Direct Quality Assurance operations for the company
Developing and controlling quality programs
Monitor Production Department’s conformance with quality systems
Understand, establish and audit quality safety systems associated with the production of a safe product.
Audit and manage Company operations to ensure legal compliance and to provide due diligence.
Maintain and develop the HACCP food safety plan, including the process control systems and documentation in line with Company and customer requirements.
Host site accreditation, specifically annual BRC certification, and customer audits
As a senior member of the Management Team working together to implement improvements in the business’ practices and operations.
Technical support during the NPD process including the approval of new suppliers, product, process to meet business strategy of developing added value products
Resolve customer complaints, liaising with relevant departments to ensure that target levels are achieved and improved upon.
Management of the Laboratory Manager, Quality Technician and Farm Liaison Officer
Responsible for and overseeing the operations of the laboratory.

Skills (Essential):
Degree/HND or equivalent in a food related subject
Experience of working within FMCG with the BRC
Previous demonstrated experience within a high-risk food manufacturing environment.
Internal and external auditing experience
Previous management and leadership experience
Sound technical and food safety knowledge
Report writing, clear and concise presentation of information
Excellent attention to detail with clear focus on end results
Excellent communication skills and strong negotiation skills
Personal integrity and an ability to work independently
Great deadline management and problem-solving skills
Knowledge/previous experience of the dairy/food industry
Food Safety Level 3
HACCP Level 3
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Please apply with your CV in the first instance.

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