Technical Director

Technical Director Bristol Excellent Salary and Benefits (Car allowance, Bonus, Excellent Pension etc)  My clients are experts in their field within the Food/Drink Manufacturing sector and have experienced exceptional growth over the last 5 years.  As a result, they are now seeking a Technical Director to join their team in a newly created role. Reporting to the Managing Director and managing both the Quality Control and Quality Assurance Teams at their flagship site in Bristol and European and US sites, the Technical Director will be responsible for ensuring that the business is well set up for the anticipated growth of the business, keeping abreast of legislative and regulatory change as well as process and system developments. You will be responsible for ensuring that all sites are aligned and will be part of the Senior Leadership team   Key Responsibilities of the Technical Director include:   ·To review, maintain and update the Quality Manuals by which the company will operate globally. ·To review the current QC Laboratory systems and implement improvements where required according to a schedule agreed with the rest of the Management Team. ·To ensure, with the QC Manager, that lab methods and standards are being used and fully implemented throughout the company's laboratories ·To set out the Quality Control KPI's for performance and implement a strategy to achieve them. ·To lead the company's Food Defence team and provide support and assistance to the VACCP/TACCP Teams. ·To set out a schedule for achievement and maintenance of the BRC system and accreditation adopted by all sites, and to assure that a team is in place which can continuously maintain that standard. ·Continuously liaise with the Management team to report on the top ten risks to the organisation, and how they are mitigated. ·Work closely with the Innovation and New Product Development teams ·Maintain a robust, but commercially forward moving approach to supplier management and support. ·Work with our customers' technical teams to find solutions ·To ensure the technical budget is kept under control and regularly reviewed to ensure spend is providing the best value for money. ·To provide monthly board pack submission focussed upon key areas to be agreed. ·To undertake, manage and report on projects and specific tasks as required by company directors or department heads.   This is what we need the successful Technical Director to have: ·HACCP level 4 qualified ·Experience within a Technical role in Food Manufacturing ·Experience of co-ordinating & scheduling work across multiple sites and countries ·Ability to prioritise work & meet deadlines ·Commercial awareness and an ability to support growth across the business.   Salary and Benefits £70-80,000k DOE Bonus Scheme Car allowance 25 days Holiday + Bank Hols Up to 8% matched Pension contributions   If the Role is of Interest, then please send your CV today This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate who wishes to work within a company that is driven to succeed and invest in their people - Exciting times lie ahead for this company   If you meet the above criteria and to be considered for this role, please forward your CV today.