Technical Manager

Scantec Personnel Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business in Wales is seeking a Technical Manager to ensure the technical integrity of the business and lead a small QA team. The ideal candidate will have a background in food science or technical management, with experience managing quality standards and knowledge of key retailers. This role offers potential for progression within the group and focuses on maintaining accreditation and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree or HND level in food science or technology.
• Experience in Technical Management or Quality Management in food industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer and third-party audits for accreditation.
• Act as key contact for technical issues and drive improvement plans.
• Coach employees on technical standards and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge in food safety

Quality management

Relationship management with retailers

Education

Degree or HND in food science or related discipline

Level 3 Food Safety

Level 3 HACCP

Job description

Technical Manager

Scantec Recruitment are working with a leading food manufacturing business in Torfaen to assist in their search for a Technical Manager. This is a small manufacturing site with BIG plans and is part of a larger group manufacturing business. You’ll have the opportunity to progress within the wider group as there are other, larger sites nearby.

We’re flexible on your level of experience and this would suit a Quality Manager looking for the next step in their career.

As Technical Manager, you’ll have the Quality Manager and a small QA team under your leadership. Your role is to ensure the technical integrity of the business, providing governance and leadership so that technical standards are met. The role will be accountable for food safety legality and quality and be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the technical department.

Technical Manager – Summary of core responsibilities:

• Manage customer and third-party audits to achieve and maintain accreditation standards, BRC A* grade
• Act as key contact with customers and potential customers in all technical issues including driving improvement plans, implementing outputs from risk assessments and retailer codes of practice
• Lead by example in encouraging appropriate behavioural standards in support of the company’s values and culture
• Coaching employees in the implementation and training of technical standards, systems, and procedures.
• Utilise best practice from around the business and outside bodies to influence and implement within the site for continuous improvement purposes.

What we’re looking for:

Ideally you’ll be educated to Degree or HND level in food science or science/technology related discipline OR Technical Management / Quality Management / leadership experience gained from the food industry. You’ll be building relationships with key retailers such as M&S, Tesco, Waitrose & Sainsbury’s. Ideally you will have Level 3 Food Safety & Level 3 HACCP.