Technical Manager - Food Manufacturing

S&B Herba Foods Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food manufacturing company as a Technical Manager. This role involves overseeing food safety, quality, and compliance across two sites. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of experience in a senior role, a relevant degree, and a proactive approach to quality management. Be part of a team that values integrity, proactive solutions, and commitment to food safety standards.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 days holiday

Pension

Private medical

Life assurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in a senior food safety quality managerial position.
• Knowledge of UK and EU food safety regulations.
• Experience with risk assessments and supplier auditing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality, safety, and compliance for milling sites.
• Develop and lead food safety and compliance standards.
• Promote quality management system and continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication skills

Management of people

Education

Relevant degree in food science

HACCP level 4 minimum

Job description

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Job Title: Technical Manager


Location: Cambridge or Liverpool


Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

About the Company:

S&B Herba Foods Ltd source and import rice and grains (and other raw materials) from across the globe to produce a wide range of ingredients to the specification of UK manufacturers and wholesalers.

We are looking to build on our Team of great people by employing individuals that are aligned to our Company Values of; Hungry (driven and ambitious); Can Do attitude (Resilient, solution focused); Proactive (forward thinking, strategic) and We Before I (caring for their colleagues/team; collaborative)

We have 2 Manufacturing sites, one based in Cambridge and one in Liverpool which manufacture rice, rice flour and peas. In addition to this, as part of Ebro Foods Group, the Company also trades products manufactured from our sister companies.

We are looking for a Technical Manager to be responsible for coordinating all elements relating to Quality, Safety, Legality and Integrity for the milling sites and the trading business. You will report directly into the Managing Director and support the Senior Management Team on all Technical matters.

Responsibilities:

To promote and embrace company culture and values, rules and processes across the team at all times

To develop and lead the company food safety, quality and compliance standards

To support the Senior Management Team on main technical pillars covering COMPLIANCE, QUALITY and ETHICAL & SUSTAINABILITY

To establish the strategy for all areas covered by the Technical Department and to offer support to the technical team to achieve KPIs, and improve systems

To lead the technical department. To establish food safety and technical policies and procedures, ensuring fit for purpose, scalable, and aligned with regulatory and industry best practice

To promote and develop a Quality Management System with continuous improvement at heart of the company culture and help establishing a proactive approach versus a reactive one by aiming to establish Total Quality Management with emphasis on reducing no-quality costs

Promote a positive Food Safety and Quality Culture and ensure the activities of direct reports in relation to food safety, authenticity, quality and legality are carried out according to procedures in place

Supporting Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain and the business with management of all technical aspects within S&B Herba. Liaising with wider team to drive change and improve ways of working

Support and collaborate with Operation teams so that standards are met and there is proper understanding of Food Safety Culture on site

Promote the awareness of customers' requirements throughout the organisation

Main point of contact for customers' technical support and advice and complaint resolution. Good understanding on retailers' COP

To prepare and meet annual budget and achieve KPIs set as part of S&B Herba Foods strategy

Implementing and maintaining S&B Herba specifications and making sure specifications of non-food products are met upon delivery as per requirement, in collaboration with the wider technical team.About you:

Work Experience (Essential):

At least 5-year experience on senior Food Safety Quality Managerial position for food manufacturing, ideally as Technical Manager

Proved experience Knowledge of Food Safety Regulation UK, EU

Experience on risk assessments

Auditing experience on suppliers

Good commercial awarenessWork Experience (Desirable):

Experience in milling manufacturing

Experience on QMS implementation

Experience on implementation on Total Quality Management Systems with successful track record on culture improvement

Successful track record reducing no-quality costs

Previous experience with main UK retailersEducation (Essential):

Relevant degree in food science

HACCP level 4 minimum

Strong background and expertise in HACCP, QMS, GFSI, allergens, food compliance, supplier management, sustainability, TACCP, VACCP

Practical knowledge of industry audit standards (e.g. BRC, AIB etc.)

Knowledge of Food Safety Regulation UK, EU including food labellingTechnical Skills (Essential):

Meticulous attention to detail

Organisation/prioritisation skills

Report generation and data interpretation

Proficient literacy and verbal communication skills

Strong management of people and the team's development skills

PC literate

Full driving licenseTechnical Skills (Desirable):

Understanding of milling

Knowledge of rice/flour

Knowledge of risk management tools, raw materials and plant hygiene preferableProfessional Attitude (Essential):

Meeting company values on a daily basis

Successful team player

Proactive

Working on own initiative

Methodical and organisedBenefits:

Car Allowance

25 days holiday

Pension

Private medical

Life assurance

Income protectionPlease click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter.

Candidates with experience of: QHSE Manager, Food Safety Inspector, Food Safety Auditor, SHEQ Coordinator, Health and Safety Auditor, Food Safety Assessor, Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Lead, Food Safety may also be considered for this role

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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