Gadsby's Technical Manager

Lincolnshire Co-op; Southwell CP; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful co-operative business in Southwell is seeking a passionate Technical Manager to lead a small team in food safety and quality assurance. The role involves overseeing compliance with HACCP standards, fostering a culture of quality, and providing support and coaching to staff. Strong leadership skills and previous experience in the food industry are essential. Benefits include generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and more. Join a thriving team focused on community and quality.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions

Generous colleague discount rates

Twice yearly discretionary colleague bonuses

Free tea and coffee during rest breaks

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrated previous quality assurance and technical experience in the food industry.
• Experience in managing non-compliance and handling complaints.
• Ability to implement improvements regarding food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety and quality assurance standards are met.
• Review and maintain quality management processes.
• Develop a quality culture among bakery colleagues.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of food safety standards

Excellent communication

Education

HACCP qualification (minimum level 3)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

About the role

We’re proud to offer nearly 200 products in our Love Local range which includes tasty treats from our very own Gadsbys Bakery in Southwell. Gadsbys has been kneading, mixing and baking for over 50 years! From bread rolls to Bakewell tarts, all our delicious products are made with passion and pride. Our hardworking team work closely together to ensure that our quality products taste amazing, are made with skill and delivered fresh for our regular customers.

We have an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Technical Manager to join our team. Responsible for a small technical and quality assurance team, you’ll ensure we continue to meet and exceed the standards our customers expect. Also, you’ll manage and maintain food safety and quality assurance standards as well as identifying opportunities to continuously improve ways of working.

Responsibilities

• To ensure the operational process and production of finished products are appropriately controlled in line with HACCP management systems.
• To review and maintain all quality management processes and procedures in line with legal and customer requirements.
• Assist with the development of a ‘quality culture’ that all bakery colleagues adhere to.
• Provide coaching and support to make sure all bakery colleagues understand how their role contributes towards ongoing quality and safety.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need to hold a qualification in HACCP at a minimum of level 3. You’ll also be able to demonstrate previous quality assurance and technical experience within the food industry. You’ll show excellent leadership skills and have an up‑to‑date knowledge of food safety standards and legislation.

You’ll have experience in managing non‑compliance and handling complaints at all levels. Additionally, you’ll demonstrate experience of implementing improvements regarding food safety and quality standards. You’ll have a good understanding of how to use Microsoft Office 365 and have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Personal Attributes

• Show drive, commitment and be results‑orientated.
• Be prepared to lead by example and coach others to develop team knowledge and understanding.
• Be able to motivate and organise others by taking an inspirational and influential approach.
• Have an ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment to meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

In addition to working for a successful co‑operative business, we offer our colleagues fantastic benefits, including:

• Up to 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme offering up to 12% employer contributions
• Generous colleague discount rates across our family of businesses
• Twice yearly discretionary colleague bonuses to reward you for your hard work
• Free tea and coffee provisions for all colleagues during rest breaks at work
• Wellbeing initiatives and community engagement opportunities

We are committed to the development of our colleagues and will support you to achieve your career goals. As your confidence grows, you’ll have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and further progress your career with us through ongoing training!

About Us

From a single store in 1861, Lincolnshire Co‑op has grown to be one of the most successful co‑operatives in the UK. We’re proud to be able to offer a wide range of services from across our family of businesses. From Food Stores and Pharmacies to Post Offices and Support Services, we’re a growing society made up of over 220 outlets and nearly 3 000 colleagues.

We're owned by our members, the people of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties, and have been for more than 160 years! Communities are at the heart of everything we do and motivates us to deliver more than great customer service. We support them by sharing dividend with our members, investing in new and improved services, raising money for charity through our Community Champion scheme, supporting local schools and so much more!

In 2012, Lincolnshire Co‑op took over full ownership of Gadsby’s Bakery in Southwell to continue supplying our customers with locally baked, fresh goods.

Gadsby’s produce over 125 different product lines, including traditional and continental breads, delicious cream cakes, pastries, and confectionary. The team produce, pack and deliver more than 5 million items a year, across six days a week, to meet the demand of our customers. They are a very popular brand within Lincolnshire Co‑op’s Love Local range and also supply products to other businesses.

We work together as a Society and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. If you need any adjustments, would like us to do anything differently during the interview or would like to get in touch with us about anything else, please contact our Recruitment team on [phone], or alternatively you can email [e-mail]. We may choose to close our vacancies in the event that we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.