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- Annual Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
- Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Join a family-owned food manufacturer with over 140 years of history, based in Sittingbourne, Kent. We are excited to announce a new opportunity for an Assistant Technical Manager to join our Technical Team. This role offers a chance to work closely with our Production Team, supporting our ongoing efforts to excel in the food industry.
Day-to-day of the role:- Deputise for the Technical Manager, supporting their responsibilities and stepping in as required.
- Provide support in the continuous improvement of food safety and quality systems, including all related documentation, food safety, and food defence to meet customer and third-party audit standards.
- Assist in the implementation and improvement of Quality and Food Safety policies and procedures, ensuring they are reviewed, updated, and implemented accordingly.
- Conduct customer standards/code of practice Gap Analysis and identify gaps in internal standards within business operations.
- Update internal procedures and policies to ensure compliance with customer standards and current food legislation.
- Support compliance with BRCGS Food Safety and conduct risk assessments.
- Check and approve artwork and undertake project work as directed by the Technical Manager.
- Plan and carry out process audits to verify output from accountabilities.
- Contribute to customer and third-party audits, ensuring compliance with quality management procedures related to food safety and food safety culture.
- Conduct system internal audits and close out non-conformances.
- Deputise for the Technical Manager during absences, including leading incident/crisis management if required.
- Degree in a food-related subject.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience within the food industry, ideally in manufacturing.
- Previous experience managing BRCGS and multiple retailer standards.
- Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
- Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Performance bonus.
- Company events and pension.
- Cycle to work scheme and employee discount.
- Free flu jabs, free parking, and health & wellbeing programme.
- On-site parking and referral programme.
To apply for the Assistant Technical Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. We look forward to hearing from passionate candidates who are ready to contribute to our success.
Note:Â This position requires commuting or relocating to Sittingbourne ME10, with a reliable commute plan necessary before starting work.
