Head of Technical
Vacancy Reference: 40358 AB

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Are you a Technical Manager?

Do you have experience in BRC and Red Tractor Audits?

Have you got a background within the Food and Fresh Produce sector?

The Company:
Our client is a large, well known and respected produce company, providing high quality products to a variety of clients, having an excellent, supportive working culture, career progression and training opportunities for their employees.

The Job Role:
To be accountable for the operation of the Technical Department including QA. To ensure that the Technical Department is operated and managed in the best interests of the business, to its maximum potential in terms of efficiency and profitability. To ensure that the sites maintain relevant accreditation's to the highest standards - BRC, Red Tractor etc. Manage all aspects of Technical and Quality across the business. Create an environment of a 'positive can do' attitude and behaviours of all employees. Lead and develop the technical team ensuring we build resilience and succession. Engage as a key contact with customers on a technical basis and support commercial in relevant areas

Location: North England - Office Based with travel between sites

Working Hours: Monday - Friday (Including weekend email and callout cover where relevant).

Salary Package: £60,000 - £80,000 + Vehicle / Car Allowance

Key Responsibilities:
Be accountable for the maintenance of the Food Safety and Quality Management System to meet the requirements of the Accreditation audit(s).
Lead all accreditation and customer audit(s).
Lead customer visits and communications responding to issues and queries as necessary.
Chair the Technical, Senior Management Commitment and HACCP Meetings.
Report to the Head of Group Operations on a fortnightly basis to ensure that objectives are met and accountability.
Accountable for the level of Internal and External Non conformance's, to oversee and review the Root Cause Analysis process and provide feedback on the response according to the severity.
Manage department within agreed budgets and targets to include invoice process and approval.
Hold the Operations Department accountable for Site Hygiene, cleanliness and Factory Standards in accordance with all relevant accreditation standards.
Offer advice and support to other departmental functions in terms of any queries (includes any holiday cover).
Identify and implement continuous improvement and development ideas capturing cost savings within the scope of the department.
Line manage the Technical Department.
Liaise with site Quality team to ensure excellent standards are maintained and assist with QA department recruitment process where applicable.
Maintain professional relationships with service providers the requirements of the accreditation standards.
Accountable for the completion of the Internal and GMP Audit schedule, review of the overall internal audit program.
Conduct internal audits where appropriate.
Ensure all corrective actions proposed from both Internal and External Conformity's are completed and closed out in a timely manner and effectively verified as complete.
Accountable for the drafting and development of new product specifications as the need arises, and challenge and modify existing ones where necessary, in conjunction with all appropriate stakeholders for CEO or board approval.
To collaborate with colleagues across the business contributing to a positive 'one-organization' culture.
Attend and contribute to management meetings.
To take responsibility of Health & Safety for themselves and those around them under the Health & Safety at work Act 1974.

Essential Skills:
High level of attention to detail
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Planning and organising skills.
Self-starter and motivator
Ability to perform under pressure.
Adaptable leadership style in dealing with various and testing situations
Internal Auditing

Desirable Skills:
Experience of successfully attaining the BRCGS 'A' grade standard or above.
HACCP Level 3
Previous experience of working within the produce industry

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How to apply:
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Please send your CV to; Angel Bains - Senior Recruitment Resourcer

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