Technical Manager

An exciting Opportunity have arisen for an ambitious professional to implement their experience as a Factory Technical Manager, for our client who is a market leading bakery and food company.

This role is full-time permanent, based in Dunstable - Bedfordshire

As a Technical Manager you will be the main technical contact based at one of my clients 4 factories, assisted by a team of QA and QC staff. You will be Responsible for managing all aspects of Quality, Food Safety & Legality on site, including factory standards ensuring they are compliant with customers and 3rd party standards.
You will also have a drive continuous improvement by advising site Operations and Engineering teams in technical matters, identify issues, problem solve and ensure root cause is identified and corrective and preventative actions are taken.

Key responsibilities:
� Responsible for maintaining factory standards through auditing.
� Responsible for the development and maintenance of all policies and procedures that form the Quality Management System to ensure the business fulfils its requirements and the requirements of our customers & 3rd party standards.
� Ensuring that procedures designed to maintain product quality, safety and legality are followed by all staff.
� Assist in the smooth implementation of changes and product launches.
� Lead and fully understand the site HACCP and be involved in the evaluation of risk and defining controls, prior to the introduction of a new process, product, or raw material. To ensure that the requirements of HACCP are implemented, maintained, and achieved.
� Proactively determine areas where improvement is necessary and assist in ensuring that non - conformances are addressed.
� Lead, motivate and inspire the technical team in line with Signature Flatbreads Values to achieve personal development and continuous improvement.
Previous Experience/Skills & Knowledge:
� Previous experience within a similar Technical Management role in food manufacturing or food retailer.
� Previous responsibility for hygiene and pest control.
� Extensive practical experience of HACCP.
� Understanding of external standards including BRC, IFS & retailers code of practice.
� Knowledge of food legislation.
� A passion for delivering results and the drive to exceed expectations.
� Strong planning and organisational skills.
� Ability to be flexible to meet business needs.
� High attention to detail.
� A team player.
� Systematic problem solving.
� Influencing and challenging skills.
� Computer Literate in all Microsoft packages.
� Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
The working hours for this position is Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday, 09:00 - 18:00 - flexibility is offered
The salary for this position is �52,000 plus benefits such as performance related bonuses, holiday and pension.
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