Job description

Market Leading Food Manufacturer looking to recruit...

ROLE

Purpose

The purpose of your role will be to ensure all products are authentic, safe, legal and produced to the specified quality. You will ensure that AA+ BRCGS accreditation is maintained and lead an excellent example of food safety standards. The role is first point of contact with customers for all the compliances and requirements. The role of Technical Manager demands a professional who can communicate effectively across all levels of management and staff, fostering a collaborative environment. A competent understanding of technical matters within the industry together with computer literacy, is essential.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead BRCGS audits as well as internal auditing and produce accurate supportive documentation. • Complete regular quality checks and internal audits, ensuring food safety, legality, and quality always. • Maintain the document control system. • Being fully competent with all traceability systems and requirements. • Where non-conformances are reported, take corrective actions as well as conduct product inspections and quality control testing. • Implement and overseeing GMP, HACCP, microbiological and QC checks. • Training of staff in food hygiene, assessing staff competency and fostering a culture of food safety.

CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will ideally possess a food related science degree and relevant experience in a similar role within the food manufacturing industry. Applications from candidates at Quality Manager level are welcome provided you can meet the following criteria:

Good Customer facing experience
High Risk experience
Experience leading BRC
Strong personality

BENEFITS

One free product, per day, from the staff canteen (subject to availability)
Access to 1000’s of retail and service discounts through our “salary extras” online portal/intranet
Pension scheme
Gym Scheme
Free Financial and Wellbeing advice
Access to mental health champions
Cycle to work scheme • Christmas and summer events, such as barbecues and treat days, pizza delivery days
Discounted car repairs and MOT Discount with our local garage
Training sessions
Learning and Development depending on your role, sponsored staff development
Long Service Awards
One paid Charity Day per annum for you to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
Cash Plan
Parking Bay on site
25 days annual leave + Bank

Mon-Fri Office Hours, 5 days a week on site

Salary £55K- circa £60K + Discretionary Bonus

If you are interested in this position then please forward a copy of your most up to date CV to andrew@drnewitt.com or contact Andrew Donaldson on 0131 226 5060.