Technical Manager
Silven Recruitment Posted 01/09/2020The Opportunity
Technical Manager
Are you a Technical Manager with good leadership skills and experience within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? Can you go further?
Location: Lancashire
Salary: up to £55k plus benefits
The Candidate:
- Are you degree qualified in Food Science or a related subject?
- Do you have extensive experience gained in a fast-paced food production environment, dealing with supermarket multiples?
- Do you have an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and food industry standards, familiar with Food Safety, Allergen Control, Microbiology and Quality Assurance?
- Are you an experienced auditor with a thorough working knowledge of HACCP, BRC and Internal Auditing Systems?
- Can you demonstrate a clear and engaging style of communication?
- Are you looking for an opportunity to progress being a Head of Technical?
If you can answer “yes” to most of the above questions, please read on….
The Role – Technical Manager:
- Report into Site Director:
- Drive and implement robust Technical Standards, Systems and Processes in line with the site’s Operational Vision and Group Strategy.
- Strive for Continuous Improvement in all areas of the operation, guaranteeing compliance with relevant legislative, customer, product, and Health & Safety standards.
- Lead, coach and develop the Quality Assurance Team.
- Act as a key contact with customers on all technical issues.
- KPI’s will clearly be aimed at minimising Quality Withdrawals and maintaining a BRC grade of A*.
To apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV quoting ref CH/7792 to Carole.hearn@silven.co.uk or for a confidential discussion, please call on 0161 832 7463.