Assistant Technical Manager

ABP UK; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Sherborne is seeking an Assistant Technical Manager to support the management team on technical excellence and drive improvements in product quality and food safety standards. Ideal candidates should have qualifications in HACCP and Food Safety, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. The role includes managing audits, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and overseeing a QA/QC team. Competitive salary and various perks available.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Free parking on site

Subsidised staff canteen

Group Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to work scheme

Car leasing discount scheme

Training and Development

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Relentless drive to succeed.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Can work under own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support management on technical excellence.
• Maintain Quality Management Plan (QMS) and HACCP systems.
• Conduct supplier compliance inspections.
• Respond to customer complaints and perform trend analysis.
• Manage QA and QC team tasks and adherence.

Skills

HACCP L3

Food Safety L3

Internal Auditor

HACCP L4

Food Safety L4

Lead Auditor

TACCP and VACCP

Intermediate or above IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent communication skills

Job description

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ABP UK is part of ABP Food Group, one of Europe's leading consumer food producers. With over 60 - years of experience. ABP has a reputation for quality and innovation. Our food business specialises in supplying and developing award-winning British beef and lamb products for retail, food service and wholesale customers worldwide.

We work across a number of markets to maximise returns for our farmer suppliers and offer efficiency and value for our customers. From the core of our business in consumer food production, we have companies as diverse as pet food manufacturing to renewable energy, giving our colleagues a broad range of opportunities for progression throughout our group.

Position

Assistant Technical Manager

Based in

Hours

Core hours are Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm (Some flexibility is required as part of the role).

Reporting to

Technical Manager

• Competitive Salary (On application)
• Free parking on site
• Subsidised staff canteen on site offering both hot meals and snacks
• Monday to Friday working
• Group Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Car leasing discount scheme
• Training and Development
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Pension Scheme

The role involves:

• To provide support and guidance for the management team on technical excellence. To liaise with departments to drive improvements in product quality and food safety standards.
• To take an active role in the development and maintenance of the Quality Management Plan (QMS) and HACCP systems actively promoting adherence to Quality, Food Safety, GMP and HACCP standards.
• To manage internal and external audits, conduct supplier compliance inspection. To provide root cause analysis of information on any non-conformances and corrective action plans. Ensure corrective action plans are followed up.
• To maintain strong relationships with customers and the Competent Authorities. To manage contractors such as pest control.
• To investigate and respond to customer complaints. To perform trend analysis for complaints and customer KPI's. To act on and correct any adverse trends.
• Maintain systems for checking, validating and verifying process compliance, validate QA & QC function to ensure they are meeting set requirements.
• Ensure appropriate intervention/action takes place as required when a failure occurs in any areas ensuring action points are taken and results communicated to relevant areas.
• Ensure that production of products comply with the quality & legal standards and requirements of relevant UK and export customers, including Weights & Measures.
• Managing the QA and QC team ensuring that all tasks are completed in a timely manner. Including the team's timekeeping and attendance taking any action if required.
• Identifying and facilitating any training needs or development requirements within the QA and QC team. To deliver food safety/quality training when required across all levels of the business.
• Take an active role in OPEX to drive continuous improvement across the site.
• Deputise in the absence of site Technical Manager and Technical Admin as and when required.

Requirements:

• You have a relentless drive to succeed

Skills

• HACCP L3
• Food Safety L3
• Internal Auditor
• HACCP L4
• Food Safety L4
• Lead Auditor
• TACCP and VACCP
• Previous experience working within Technical in a similar or same environment
• Intermediate or above IT skills
• Able to work under own initiative
• Able to work under pressure
• Wants to develop and help others to develop
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to follow detailed operating procedures with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Can do attitude with excellent communication skills
• Ability to influence people at all levels, internal and external, through listening and adjusting communication style when required