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Senior Technical Manager
75k plus package
Kent
This is a Senior TM role with a difference. You will be working in a factory on premium product supplying top tier products to a unique range of premier customers. We need an experience technical expert who understands team leadership and development, working closely with the customers and how to operate in high value, commercial environments. Great opportunity for someone wanting to develop teams and operate with autonomy.
Technical Manager role:
- Developing the technical team and implementing a proactive approach to the technical agenda.
- Working closely with the Operations Director.
- Close contact and first POC for all customers.
- Set the strategic technical agenda for the business ensuring close communication with all functions.
- A key member of the Senior Management Team on site.
- Develop a technical team ensuring the correct balance of skills is in place to support the business.
- Plan and monitor Technical KPIs, reviewing trends and taking the appropriate action.
- General upskilling around technical skills and food safety.
- Heading up technical related projects for the business.
- Embedding an 'audit ready' culture.
The Business
- Successful branded (and own label) food manufacturer supplying a range of customers, some unique!
- Longevity across the customer base.
- Quality and a real passion for product is at the core of this business.
- Continued commercial growth through successful turnaround projects.
- Team focused culture.
- Strong manufacturing capability.
- Long serving team members - a wealth of knowledge to draw on.
This Technical Manager role requires the following background:
- Technical Management experience in Food Manufacturing essential.
- A commercial Technical Manager that can work with the teams providing expert knowledge enabling the business to continue to grow.
- Proven achievements in the development and upskilling of technical teams.
- Previous experience and success in developing customer relationships.
- Detailed understanding of retailer audits and the BRC audit process.
- A listener with the engagement and communication skills to bring a positive influence.
Working with great quality products in a business investing in their future is a big tick for any new Technical Manager. As always, you can only touch on the highlights for these roles. For more information on this and other Technical Manager role we are working on in the South East, please contact Sarah Moran at Novus for more information.
