Technical Manager

Vickerstock; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to manage the Quality Management System and support the team through a crucial BRC audit. Essential qualifications include relevant experience in the food processing industry and knowledge of BRCGS standards. The candidate will play a vital role in training staff, managing customer complaints, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This exciting opportunity, based in Cookstown, offers the chance to make a significant impact in an innovative environment.

Benefits

One-off bonus for successful project delivery

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role within the Food Processing Industry.
• Familiarity with BRCGS Food Standard Version 9 and Major Retailer Standards.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Quality Management System to meet BRCGS Food Standard requirements.
• Lead the site through audits and manage corrective actions.
• Maintain the HACCP plan and supplier approval documents.

Skills

Experience in Quality Management Systems

Knowledge of BRCGS Food Standard Version 9

Customer complaints management

Training capabilities

Education

Third level qualification in Food Safety / Technology

Level 3 HACCP qualification

Job description

Vickerstock are thrilled to be partnering with an innovative and rapidly expanding food manufacturing client who is on the lookout for an immediately available Technical Manager to step in and make an impact right away.

You’ll play a key role in supporting the team through an upcoming unannounced BRC audit, bringing your expertise, energy, and leadership to a business that truly values its people - and there will be a one-off bonus available for successful delivery, recognising the importance of this project.

What your day to day will look like:

• Manage the Quality Management System to meet the requirements of BRCGS Food Standard, version 9
• Update and maintain the Quality Management System and Procedures Manual in-line with BRCGS requirements and customers codes of Practice
• Lead the site through all 3rd party and customer audits and complete the corrective action for any issues raised
• Management of the site HACCP plan
• Update and maintain the Supplier Approval Risk assessment and approval documents for suppliers of raw materials, packaging and service suppliers
• Maintain Internal Audit System schedule and co‑ordinate close out of the NC's
• Manage Customer complaints to ensure all customer complaints are closed out according to the agreed timeframe.
• Maintain document control for the QMS.
• Complete monthly KPI summary for the management meeting
• Manage New Product Development within the site
• Training of new staff and refresher training of current staff to site procedures

What you will need to succeed:

• 2 years’ experience in a similar role within the Food Processing Industry, preferably in a cook chill environment
• Working experience of BRCGS Food Standard Version 9 and Major Retailer Standards
• Knowledge of Regulatory standards
• Third level qualification in Food Safety / Technology
• Level 3 HACCP qualification

What we hope you do next:

Sound like the career move you’ve been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Anna now on T 028 9031 3720, or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page. If this opportunity doesn’t quite get the taste buds flowing but like me you are passionate about food, let’s get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.

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