Global Technical Manager – Customised Food Programs

SGS; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global certification company in Ellesmere Port is seeking a qualified professional to manage and develop the technical aspects of food certification programs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the food industry, strong project management skills, and a bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline. The role offers a hybrid working environment and opportunities for career development across various functions.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years' experience in Food or related industries.
• Broad experience in food safety and quality management principles.
• Strong project management experience across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and management of audit programs.
• Act as lead technical contact for Global Key Accounts.
• Drive improvement of food-related SOPs and processes.

Skills

Food safety principles

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

The jobholder is responsible for the technical development, deployment and management of new or existing customised audit programs and/or unaccredited food certification schemes within Business Assurance. More specifically:

• To support, develop and optimise 2nd party/ customised programs in line with the business unit’s strategic, operational and financial objectives
• To act as lead technical contact and project manager for assigned Global Key Accounts.
• Under the direction of line manager lead the technical development and management of assigned new and/or existing 2nd party and customised projects.
• Work closely with Global Key Account Managers (GKAMs) to deploy new international food auditing or other customised programs.
• Act as dedicated technical project manager (working alongside the overall GKAM) for one or more of SGS Food Global Key Accounts.
• Be responsible for auditor development, training and calibration for assigned global projects ensuring that auditors and other relevant technical teams are fully conversant with the project and client requirements.
• Work closely with International Solution Managers (ISMs) to support new requests, RFPs and/or the development of new programs/checklist.
• Actively participate in client meetings, leading technical discussions demonstrating a high level of understanding of project status and performance vs client KPIs and able to articulate/present summaries, analytics, challenges/solutions, highlights, etc.
• Act as first point of contact for ISMs and GKAMs for assigned key account(s) and ensure that service execution is consistent and meets client’s overall technical requirements.
• Drive consistency and improvement of Food related SOP’s, processes, practices and capability improvement at a global level.
• Effectively utilise all relevant SGS IT platforms for the delivery of 2nd party and customised solutions.
• Proactively engage with internal and external stakeholders to identify new opportunities for 2nd party or other customised products and services to complement existing global food portfolio.
• Provide technical support and advice to SGS network of affiliates and customers as required.
• Work closely with your line manager to provide required specialist support relating to social media, marketing (incl. PR, website, webinars, etc.) and business development.
• Represent SGS in key industry working groups, technical committees and at other appropriate events as requested by line manager.
• Work closely with line manager to provide specialist support (where required)

Qualifications

For application, please submit English CV.

• At least 5+ years’ experience in Food or related industries and/or technical service provider to the food industry
• Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, chemistry or related scientific discipline
• Broad experience and thorough understanding of Food safety principles, Food safety and quality management principles, food manufacturing processes and key food safety challenges facing the food sector across different categories with auditing background in food safety.
• A good understanding of codes of practice (e.g. allergen management, labelling, and foreign body detection)
• Excellent understanding of food safety and quality systems in a certification and auditing context
• Ability to think outside the box and deliver creative solutions to company and clients
• Pragmatic, with proven analytical and problem solving skills
• Attention to detail with ability to multi-task effectively, work under pressure and against agreed deadlines.
• Strong project management experience and ability to manage conflicting priorities across multiple countries or projects
• Business / commercial acumen
• Excellent verbal, presentation and technical writing skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to interact effectively at all levels within and outside the organisation
• Fluent in the English language
• Proficient in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Additional Information

• We provide hybrid working environment.
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Thisis an excellent entry point into SGS and will open up opportunities to career development in the wider finance function, either in other group roles or regional / business finance roles.