Technical Manager - Meat

Job Description
We’ve got a fantastic job opportunity for a Technical Manager (Meat) to join our Head Office in Bradford, reporting to the Senior Technical Manager - Fresh Foods. The successful candidate will be at the heart of the trading category. You'll be responsible for providing technical advice and support so that business and commercial improvements are delivered. This role ensures the safety, legality, quality and integrity of Morrisons Own Brand products. The outcome is that customer’s safety is protected and prosecution/ brand damage is avoided.
Role Responsibilities;
Plan and implement the Morrisons Quality Check programme to assess product consistency and drive improvements where required across the category
Review customer complaint trends, social media posts and media reviews to identify product issues and implement the product withdrawal and recall processes if appropriate
Ensure that there is a formally agreed product specification in place for Morrisons own brand products to ensure they are safe, legal and fit for intended purpose
Develop and issue clear and concise technical standards, policies, procedures and communications for your key stakeholders
Build supplier relationships that drive loyalty and prioritisation of Morrisons orders at times of supply difficulty
Complete the technical selection process including risk assessment to authorise approval status to new suppliers and products to Morrisons
Maintain the delivery of the end to end quality process in your product categories and consult with trading teams to ensure that customer’s quality expectations are delivered
Provide commercially sensitive, objective, technical expertise and advice in categories in order to improve profitability
Desirable Skills and Knowledge:
Science Degree or equivalent
Postgraduate experience in industry including working with suppliers
Working knowledge of HACCP to deliver product safety
Expert Meat knowledge through industry experience
Control of supplier approval through audit - formal qualification desirable
Ability to identify risk and manage to an acceptable level (brand risk, customer safety)
Checking product quality to uphold customer expectations
Tenacity to follow up and resolve issues
Customer focussed with a positive attitude
Our modern Head Office on the edge of Bradford is home to our different support teams from tech, marketing and finance to HR, trading and supply chain.
Alive with activity, this is where decisions are made and our corporate teams make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, newsagents and subsidised restaurant all within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - always with free parking.
We host regular seasonal events and you’ll often find our suppliers on site sharing details of their latest product. We’re also committed to fundraising for our current charity partner.
Our business is fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve lots of opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you…
Some of the benefits you can expect as follows;
15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus an additional 10% card for a friend or family member
Annual bonus scheme
Generous holiday entitlement
Four and a half day working week with flexible working hours
Company pension contributions
Private healthcare
Perks with over 850 retailers
Free parking onsite
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