Technical Assurance Manager

Peace Recruitment Group Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peace Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking a Technical Assurance Manager to own technical systems across a multi-site operation in the UK, coordinating supplier and raw material assurance, auditing, and continuous improvement. You will liaise with customers, procurement, NPD and operations to uphold high standards.

The role requires a degree in a food-related discipline, 4+ years in food tech, and strong HACCP knowledge.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a food related discipline.
• At least 4 years relevant technical experience within food manufacturing, ingredients or a similar environment.
• Previous supervisory or team management experience.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems.
• Experience of supplier auditing, vendor assurance and raw material approval.
• Good knowledge of BRC or BRCGS standards.
• Strong understanding of food legislation and regulatory compliance.
• Experience dealing directly with customers and external auditors.
• The confidence to challenge stakeholders and stand your ground when required.
• Strong communication, planning and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the technical services function across multiple locations.
• Manage and maintain food safety and quality systems including HACCP, VACCP and TACCP.
• Lead supplier approval, vendor assurance and raw material risk management activity.
• Carry out and manage supplier audits and follow up corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with BRC and other relevant third party standards.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage supplier scorecards.
• Maintain technical documentation and quality management systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant food legislation, labelling and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits and manage non conformances.
• Work closely with procurement and NPD on raw material and supplier issues.
• Build strong relationships with customers and act as a key technical point of contact.
• Produce technical reports and provide updates on quality and supplier performance.
• Lead, coach and develop a small technical team.

Skills

Leadership

HACCP

Supplier auditing

Quality systems

Customer liaison

Technical reporting

Team development

Education

Food related degree

Job description

Technical Assurance Manager

Location: Multi site role with travel across UK sites and supplier locations

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are working with a well established food manufacturer who are looking to appoint a Technical Services Manager to join their UK management team.

The role

You will take ownership of technical systems across a multi site operation, ensuring the business continues to meet legal requirements, customer codes of practice and recognised food safety standards.

A major part of the role will be focused on supplier and raw material assurance, technical auditing, HACCP compliance and supporting continuous improvement across the wider business.

You will also work closely with customers, procurement, NPD and operational teams, providing technical support and challenging where necessary to ensure standards are maintained.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the technical services function across multiple locations
• Manage and maintain food safety and quality systems including HACCP, VACCP and TACCP
• Lead supplier approval, vendor assurance and raw material risk management activity
• Carry out and manage supplier audits and follow up corrective actions
• Maintain compliance with BRC and other relevant third party standards
• Monitor supplier performance and manage supplier scorecards
• Maintain technical documentation and quality management systems
• Ensure compliance with relevant food legislation, labelling and regulatory requirements
• Support internal and external audits and manage non conformances
• Work closely with procurement and NPD on raw material and supplier issues
• Build strong relationships with customers and act as a key technical point of contact
• Produce technical reports and provide updates on quality and supplier performance
• Lead, coach and develop a small technical team

About you

You will ideally have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a food related discipline
• At least 4 years relevant technical experience within food manufacturing, ingredients or a similar environment
• Previous supervisory or team management experience
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems
• Experience of supplier auditing, vendor assurance and raw material approval
• Good knowledge of BRC or BRCGS standards
• Strong understanding of food legislation and regulatory compliance
• Experience dealing directly with customers and external auditors
• The confidence to challenge stakeholders and stand your ground when required
• Strong communication, planning and problem solving skills

This role would suit someone currently working as a Technical Manager, Technical Services Manager, Supplier Quality Manager, Technical Assurance Manager, Food Safety Manager or Quality Manager who is looking for a broader senior position with real influence across the business.