Technical Manager - Logistics - Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2RSContract - Full-TimeSalary: Negotiable6 Month FTC Why Greencore?Our extensive direct-to-store (DTS) network, with 17 depots nationwide, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring our customers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us. What you'll be doing As Technical Manager you will manage the technical function within the logistics and distribution unit, ensuring all materials, including finished products, are safe and conform to all relevant specification, legislation, and customer requirements.Ensure the operational process and production of finished goods are appropriately controlled, via Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), to ensure compliance with food safety and customer standardsEnsure that technical governance is in place to deliver audit compliance with respect to internal, external, legal and customer requirementsInvestigations into key deviations from process and customer specification, taking appropriate action to bring the process back into controlMonitor departmental key performance indicators and challenge improvement when required to ensure targets are achieved and improvedInterface with the customers during site visits and audits, business reviews and other key opportunitiesProvide leadership and direction to ensure that within the function people are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed and delivering to their potentialEnsure that a safe working environment exists for all colleagues and that, as a minimum, the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment policyWhat we're looking forIdeally experience working in high careDesired: educated to degree level with a specialism in Food Science, Food Technology or Microbiological qualificationHolds the following relevant qualifications: Advanced food hygiene level 4 or equivalent, level 4 HACCPBasic allergen awareness/practical knowledge of the management of allergensDemonstrable experience, at technologist level, of working with a retailer; expertise in interpretation of customer code of practice and competent in the use of customer technical databasesExperience of maintaining an internal audit programmeExperience of maintaining a quality management systemExperience of technical strategy implementationDemonstrable experience of delivery of BRC certification (International standard for food safety and quality) and/or equivalent certification standardsA skilled problem solver with experience of using root cause analysis techniquesExperience of managing supplier auditors and customersAbility to evaluate and interpret shelf-life resultsExperience of applying food legislation to manufacturing practiceThis role is Monday to Friday but we operate 24/7, meaning there will be times flexibility is required for visibility on shifts. We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in returnCompetitive salary and job-related benefitsHolidaysPension up to 8% matchedExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformEnhanced parental leave and menopause policiesThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.