Head of
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Technical
Location: Willand,
Cullompton
Working Hours:
Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week
Salary: Highly Competitive +
Benefits
About Us
Join 2 Sisters Food Group,
one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover
exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16
sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery
food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We
are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British
public and our retail and food service customers, including major
retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer,
Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.
About the
Role
We are seeking a highly
skilled Head of Technical to join our team. This pivotal role will
have 3 direct reports within Technical, Compliance and Hygiene,
ensuring product safety and quality while delivering the technical
strategy for the site. You will be working closely with the Senior
Leadership Team and providing advice and technical guidance to
various departments. As a customer-facing role, you'll manage
customer expectations and lead on the delivery of key technical
projects. Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration are
key aspects of this role, and you'll have the opportunity to make a
significant impact in driving the site's technical
function.
Key
Responsibilities
* * Manage customer expectations and ensure compliance with
code of practice
* Ensure the technical strategy
is effectively delivered
* Lead and manage BRC,
retailer and 2SFG governance audits
* Oversee
the technical and hygiene teams, ensuring their alignment with the
company's objectives
* Work cross-functionally
with NPD, operations, engineering and senior management
* Provide technical advice to senior
stakeholders
About
You
You are an experienced and
results-driven leader with a strong technical background. Ideally,
you have extensive experience in poultry or other protein sectors,
with a proven track record of managing large teams and influencing
at senior leadership level. You're someone who thrives in a
customer-facing environment, managing product safety and quality,
and have demonstrated success in driving technical strategies
forward.
Key
Skills
* Poultry or
other protein industry experience
* Strong
leadership skills
* Experience at senior
leadership level within a technical function
* Proven track record in managing and leading BRC and
retailer audits
* Experience supplying multiple
retailers
* Strong cross-functional influencing
and collaboration skills
Desirable:
* * Experience with breaded products
* Familiarity with M&S audits
Key
Qualifications
* L4
Food Safety
* L4 HACCP
* Industry recognised technical qualification - HND/Degree
or equivalent
* Internal Auditing
Qualification
* IOSH
Benefits
* * 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Refer a friend scheme
* Health Assured
Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and
confidential support services 365 days a year
* Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for
friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's
Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails
* Cycle2Work Scheme
Why Join
Us?
As one of the UK's largest
food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career
growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within,
ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.
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