Job Title: Technical Manager
Location: Commutable from Dundee / Arbroath / Stonehaven
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description:
My client is a well-known Food Manufacturer seeking a Technical Manager to take ownership of the company's technical operations and ensure quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take responsibility for overseeing the company's quality management framework, ensuring adherence to key industry standards, including those related to food safety and handling, such as BRC and HACCP.
* Regularly evaluate existing policies and develop plans to enhance the quality management system, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
* Lead and manage the HACCP team, ensuring that decisions are thoroughly documented and that reviews are conducted in line with best practices.
* Act as the company's representative during technical audits, addressing any concerns and ensuring a strong, compliant standing with regulatory bodies.
* Ensure that all staff within the technical and quality teams are adequately trained and capable of fulfilling their responsibilities to the highest standard.
* Oversee the hygiene and quality management functions within the organisation, ensuring the implementation of effective processes across the business.
* Investigate any incidents of non-conformance, take corrective actions as required, and track progress to resolution.
* Collaborate with senior management, customers, and suppliers to ensure consistent communication and alignment on quality standards and technical matters.
* Lead monthly meetings with technical and quality teams, fostering communication and team alignment.
* Manage costs related to technical operations, including expenses for cleaning supplies, microbiological testing, and other key resources.
* Track and analyse trends in customer complaints, microbiological results, and other performance metrics, providing regular reports to senior management.
Key Skills & Experience:
* Solid experience in a technical management role within the chilled food sector, with a focus on quality assurance, food safety, and process improvement.
* Strong understanding of quality management systems, including BRC, HACCP, and relevant food safety standards.
* Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, develop processes, and drive operational improvements.
* Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a keen eye for identifying risks and implementing effective solutions.
* Strong communication skills, with experience representing the business in technical audits, customer and supplier meetings, and internal management discussions.
* Experience managing costs associated with technical and quality functions, including budgets for cleaning materials, testing, and other resources.
* A relevant degree (e.g., Food Science, Technology, or Engineering) or equivalent industry experience is preferred.
Application:
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and believe you align with the skills and qualifications required, please reach out for further details or to submit your application.
Our client is unable to offer any sponsorship for this role.