Technical Manager

Technical Manager Ripon area, £55-60k, 33day hols, bonus, discount scheme, pension, life assurance, flexible hoursExcellent employer within food manufacturing seeks a confident Technical Manager to oversee quality and laboratory teams to ensure standards and compliance in all areas of production. The role: * To be accountable for the food safety, quality, legality, and integrity of all products produced * To manage the site technical team.* To develop, implement, maintain, and continually improve an effective Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with SDUK standards, the BRC Global Standard, and Red Tractor* To always maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and hygiene standards.* Manage environmental hygiene, pest control, and Listeria management * To ensure a robust internal and external audit process challenges the QMS identifies areas for improvement and undertake 2nd party, 3rd party and customer audits* To support Manufacturing Performance System (MPS) pillars objectives with the SLT with particular focus on the quality and food safety pillar.* To ensure appropriate and timely reporting of any Serious Quality Failures (SQF), Quality Incidents (QI), and that any necessary corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.* To deliver routine reporting and governance as required to provide full transparency of site food safety and quality performance* To be the site lead and expert on HACCP, TACCP, VACCP and Food Defence, and ensure robust documented systems are in place.* Deliver Quality Maturity Profile and Quality Action Plans in line with MPS objectives.* To ensure that crisis management and traceability systems & processes are in place in compliance with SDUKThe Person:* Degree level or equivalent qualification in Food Technology * Experience in a technical or quality related management role, knowledge of the BRC Global and retailer standards.* Level 4 Food Hygiene Certificate and/or Level 4 HACCP certificate.* Accredited internal audit qualification such as Campden Lead Auditor or equivalent* Excellent people management and interpersonal skills. * Demonstrable knowledge of GMP, HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, Food Defence, Process and Product Standards, Specifications and Quality Attributes.* Business and Commercial Awareness.* Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Techniques, Problem Solving Skills, and root cause analysis (RCA).Benefits include:* 33 days annual leave* Site bonus scheme* Pension scheme* Life assurance * Health cash plan * Employee assistance program * Salary finance, cycle to work* Well- being app * Retailers discount platform * Family friendly policy and flexi working * Discounted branded and non- branded productsCall Yasemin at Travail on (phone number removed)Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
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