About You We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in upholding the integrity, quality and authenticity of our products so that our customers can buy with us with confidence.
The Technical Manager will promote a strong food safety and quality culture, maintaining our BRCGS AA grade and ensure compliance with our customers code of practice.
The Technical Manager will work closely with the Technical & Operations Director to drive continuous improvement by leading and developing the Technical and Quality teams, offering specialised insights and providing essential guidance on all technical and quality matters.
It is essential you have proven experience working in a Senior Technical role within a food manufacturing environment, with a hands-on, flexible and proactive approach.
Four Anjels are a fast-growing bakery business in the food service and premium retail sector. We supply a range of the highest quality artisan sweet bakery treats. Our small, dynamic team works together collaboratively with a drive for results and a shared passion for quality.
Four Anjels has recently joined the Olidor Group, a growing portfolio of companies within the food industry. The Olidor Group also includes Brusco Food Group, an industry expert in ingredients supply, Karimix, a specialist worldwide inspired sauce producer, and The Original Baker, a producer of premium artisan baked goods.
Provide specialist expertise and guidance to support the food safety culture in the Technical team at Four Anjels and wider business
Propose the Company’s stance on emerging trends and develop necessary policies
Lead the HACCP team and Quality Review meetings
Maintain the QMS ensuring compliance with the latest BRGCS standard and HACCP plans and provide training to the Production team
Manage annual product traceability, withdrawal, and recall testing
Regularly evaluate supplier performance through annual reviews, on-site visits, and external audits
Ensure timely delivery of product specifications and data sheets to customers
Address customer complaints efficiently and ensure Certificates of Authenticity and Compliance are provided within the agreed timeframes
Oversee quality control, audits and non-conformance actions to drive continuous improvement in technical and quality systems
Lead, engage, and nurture the Technical and Quality team, establishing roles and responsibilities
Support team resource needs, recruiting and onboarding Technical and Quality team members
Proven experience working in a senior Technical role within food manufacturing industry is essential
Demonstrable Technical expertise supported by a relevant qualification such as a degree in food science or food safety qualification
Expert in implementing and monitoring food safety and quality policies
Skilled in driving continuous technical improvement and managing quality assurance teams
IT literate including Outlook, Excel and Word
Growing company with career development opportunities
~ Newly built office and factory
~ Workplace pension
~28 days holiday including bank holidays
~ Employee assistance programme
~ Wellbeing hub
~ Free parking
Salary: Between £40k - £45k per annum (depending on experience and skills)
Hours / Days: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, flexibility will be required at times due to the nature of the role