Overview
Senior Technical Manager | The Wonderfield Group (Taiko) – Acton, England. Contract: Full Time • Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 • Contracted Hours: 40. Taiko has evolved from the UK’s first sushi manufacturer for supermarkets into an innovative producer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s. The Wonderfield Group includes Taiko, YO! and Bento brands.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership: Provide senior-level technical expertise and advise the business on food safety, compliance, and quality standards to align with objectives and industry best practices.
* Technical Governance: Oversee all aspects of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to legal, corporate, and BRCGS accreditation requirements.
* Supplier & Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and customers, providing technical leadership and ensuring products meet agreed standards.
* Quality Management System (QMS): Ensure the QMS is effectively managed, regularly reviewed, and continuously improved to drive operational excellence.
* Audit & Compliance Management: Lead customer and third-party audits, ensuring the business consistently meets certification and compliance standards.
* HACCP & Risk Management: Lead the HACCP team, ensuring effective risk assessments, reviews, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
* Supplier Assurance & Compliance: Oversee supplier audits and approvals, ensuring a robust supplier management system is in place to maintain product integrity and quality.
* Technical Team Leadership: Manage and develop the technical team, providing coaching, training, and succession planning to build capability and expertise.
Key Requirements
* Extensive experience in a senior technical or quality management role
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Food and Beverage Services
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