At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.
We are looking for a Technical Manager to lead our team of technical experts in Nuneaton. Are you passionate about moving things forward, being hands-on to find solutions and supporting a team that crafts quality products? If so, we want to know more about you!
Our diversified portfolio of tasty and sustainable products includes cheese, butter, spreads, oils, and dairy-free alternatives sold under leading British brands, such as Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Vitalite.
YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…
1. Assuming the role of site expert for food safety, quality, integrity and legality and Technical Lead within the Site Leadership Team (SLT) and the SDUK Technical Leadership Team (TLT).
2. Managing, supporting and developing the Technical Team ensuring effective training, knowledge and skills are in place to deliver the technical strategy.
3. Maintaining and developing the Quality Management System.
4. Maintaining and improving the accreditation standards of the site.
5. Ensuring good hygiene, housekeeping and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards across the site.
6. Delivering and reporting of key performance indicators (KPI) for food safety, quality, legal and integrity in a timely manner.
7. Liaising with Group Technical function to ensure compliance with SDUK Group requirements.
YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…
8. Able to demonstrate experience in a technical/quality related management role.
9. Able to demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of the British Retailer Consortium (BRC) Global Standard as well as a good working knowledge of key retailer standards.
10. Level 4 Food Hygiene Certificate and/or Level 4 HACCP certificate qualified.
11. Accredited with an internal audit qualification such as Campden Lead Auditor or equivalent.
12. Experienced in managing a team with a track record of developing talent.
13. Able to demonstrate where you have successfully engaged a wide range of stakeholders at all levels across a business.
WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…
14. Flexible, autonomous and inclusive working environment
15. Bonus scheme paid quarterly
16. Company Car/Travel Allowance
17. Private Health Care
18. Health Cash Plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
19. Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
20. Generous employer pension contributions
21. Long service recognised every 5 years
22. Life Assurance
23. Free, onsite parking
24. Discounted branded products
25. Subsidised staff restaurant on site
26. 25 Holidays + 8 bank holidays
27. My Staff shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.
To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.
Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.
Our business was founded in 1933. Having sold our dairies business in 2015, we now produce and sell some of the best-loved food brands in the UK, including Cathedral City cheese, Clover spread, Country Life butter and Frylight spray oil. We have a fast-growing dairy alternatives portfolio including the Vitalite and Sheese brands and also manufacture specialised ingredients used in infant formula.
Our commitment is to produce high quality, nutritious food in a sustainable way. We do that from our head office, operating sites and innovation centre which are spread across the UK. Since 2019 we are part of Saputo Inc., one of the top 10 dairy processors in the world.