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Site Technical Manager

Brecon LL3

Commutable from Brecon, Merthyr Tydfil, Abergavenny, Aberdare, Rhymney, Ebbw Vale, Crickhowell, Hereford, Glynneath Builth Wells, Hay-on-Wye

£70,000

Benefits:

• 23 Days Holidays plus bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Life insurance cover
• Health scheme

Hunter Selection are exclusively partnered with a family-run business in the food industry, looking for a Site Technical Manager due to a retirement. This role will provide the successful candidate with an extended handover period to ease the transition into the role. This position is well-suited for a candidate from the food industry with a strong background in technical management. The site maintains superb accreditations, and the successful candidate will ensure these are maintained. If this role is of interest, apply today!

Role & Responsibilities:

• Ensure maximum machine availability at minimal cost through effective PPM schedules.
• Manage technical activities on site to comply with relevant industry standards.
• Conduct regular reviews with team members, including performance reviews and training.
• Facilitate stringent process and finished product controls via effective management of a robust HACCP system.
• Provide input into technical specifications for equipment to ensure standards are met.
• Maintain customer systems for specification management.
• Manage third-party and customer audits and non-compliance closeouts (BRCGS, GMP).
• Coordinate internal system audits.
• Investigate customer complaints and rejections, responding accordingly.
• Train and develop the QA team.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience at a similar level in food manufacturing, ideally with chilled high-risk foods.
• Ideal for an existing Technical Manager.
• Man-management experience.
• Good working knowledge of BRCGS version 9.
• Process/Product development experience is beneficial.

To apply, please email your CV/resume to jackl@hunterselection.co.uk.

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