Essex, Chelsmford
£55,000 pa
Our client, a leading name in food production is looking to appoint an experienced Technical Manager at their site in Essex.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the development of the internal systems to meet third party requirements in line with the BRC Global Food Standard (issue 9).
• Achieve BRC accreditation within a six-month period.
• Take the lead with any BRC or external audit.
• Ensure supplier specifications, nominated line forms, technical information and specifications are available and updated on relevant customer databases.
• Working closely with microbiology department to monitor results and aid in implementation of policies.
• Manage nutritional information and nutrition queries, make sure they are in line with legislation.
• Provide legal information for food labelling ensuring that all packaging meets required labelling regulations.
• Lead the HACCP team and ensure the HACCP plan is followed through documented procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant third-party associates.
• Coordinate internal and third-party audit programme to ensure that any corrective actions are implemented.
• Work closely with Marketing and Sales department to provide legal information for food labelling and specifications to ensure that all packaging meets required labelling regulations
• Attend the management meetings with different line managers across the organisation.
• Proactively work with other areas of the business to develop a positive workplace culture.
• Challenging unsafe behaviours and recognising areas of improvement.
• Develop, coach, and monitor the performance of team members.
Key Requirements:
· Experience of working in the food industry, ideally within frozen food sector.
· Strong strategic leadership skills, including strong communication, engagement and motivation skills to drive continuous improvement.
· Extensive practical experience in leading a team with a BRCGS audit.
· Extensive practical experience with HACCP.
· Understanding of Good Hygiene working practices
If you feel you have the right skills for the job, please forward your current CV at your earliest convenience.
On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role.
All applicants must have a Right to Work in the UK and be able to provide documentation to this effect.
Due to the high levels of interest we receive for our roles, we cannot always respond to each application. Therefore if you do not hear back from us within 48 hours, you have not been shortlisted for this role.
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