Head of Technical

Head of Technical (FMCG)
Our Client in the Newry area have a requirement for a Head of Technical to join their team on a permanent basis. Excellent Salary and benefits package. Contact Conor O’Hagan for further details
The Role:
The Head of Technical and Compliance role is a senior leadership role reporting to the MD and has the following direct reports; x 2 Quality Managers, Hygiene and Facilities Manager, Technical Services Manager, Health and Safety Manager and Sustainability Manager.
Retailer and BRCGS Audit Management
Food Specific Legal compliance.
Compliance to customer requirements and standards.
Service Supplier Management
Maintain a high standard of Health and Safety standards across all sites.
Keeping up to date and Horizon scanning for food safety and legality concerns.
Facilitate the day-to-day Technical Management of ingredient approval, food production and distribution.
Management of a large multidisciplinary team within the Technical and Compliance Department.
Lead the Technical and Compliance Function to ensure they are engaged and high performing with a focus on problem solving and teamwork.
Manage the resolution and close out of issues / incidents which have been escalated.
Identify and implement Best Practice within the Technical and Compliance function to help facilitate business improvements.
Accountable for ensuring that new products and processes are introduced to site that are safe, legal and compliant with customer requirements and on time.
Develop and maintain a positive proactive relationship with key retail and export customers.
Ensure all product specifications are continually reviewed and in line with customer requirements, agreed brand standards, operational capabilities and agreed cost standards.
Drive Lean Manufacture, standardisation, and continuous improvement across the Technical and Compliance team.
Work closely with and facilitate the Business Support and IT functions of the site to introduce Digital transformation to Technical administration.
Contribute to the culture team and help to create an environment where we retain our teams and nurture them to be the best versions of themselves at work.
Support projects to meet site Sustainability and H&S Targets
The Person:
Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams in a food manufacturing environment
Effective and proven project management skills
Strong people and time management skills
Firm decision making
BRC Audit experience
The Package:
Excellent salary available (depending on experience)+ bonus
Strong holidays and benefits package
For further information, and to apply for this Head of Technical position or other engineering / operations opportunities, please contact Conor O’Hagan or visit our Website.
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