Factory Technical Manager
Type : Temporary - Full Time
Hours : Monday - Friday, 08 : 30am - 17 : 00pm
Salary : competitive
Site Technical Manager
Location : Market Drayton
Type : Maternity cover - Full Time, 12 months Fixed Term contract
Hours : Monday Friday, 08 : 30am 17 : 00pm
Salary : competitive
Palethorpes Bakery is an award-winning and market-share leading Chilled Savoury Pastry’ food manufacturer. We are currently looking for a Site Technical Manager to join our Technical Team on maternity cover 12-month Fixed Term contract.
This is a fast-paced role, so experience working in a similar role prior is essential.
Benefits :
A competitive rate of pay
Company Pension
24 days annual leave holiday entitlement
Free Car Parking
Formal and informal learning and development opportunities
A progressive working environment that puts its people at the heart of what it does
PPE will be provided
Responsibilities Include :
Ensure that the budgetary controls across the technical function are managed so business targets are met,
Ensure that a safe working environment exists for all employees,
Coach and develop direct reports to ensure the team is competent and capable of meeting current and future needs of the business,
To deputise for the Technical Controller as and when required,
To manage the technical function within the manufacturing unit ensuring all materials including finished products are safe and confirm to all relevant specification, legislation and customer requirements,
Maintain a documented Quality Management System that complies with all third-party standards, customer and Addo Group requirements,
Ensure all manufacturing procedures and processes are capable and appropriately controlled to assure production of finished products that are safe, legal and meet agreed quality standards,
Ensure that the appropriate technical governance and surveillance programmes are in place to ensure compliance with all customers, legal, safety, quality and integrity requirements,
Set stretching technical KPI targets and continuously review to ensure these are driving improved performance across the site,
Drive technical initiatives that will improve product quality, microbiological standards, complaints and conformance to QMS,
Interact with customers during site visits and audits, business reviews and other occasions,
What we are looking for :
Competent in use of customer portals
Ability to evaluate and interpret shelf-life results and other technical data
Expert in interpretation of customer codes of practise and delivery of BRC certification and / or equivalent certification standards
Project management
Demonstrates expertise in applying food legislation to manufacturing
Capable of identifying and solving root causes of complex problems
Managing and developing people
Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and manage a busy workflow
Demonstrate a flexible approach to role responsibilities
Desirable :
3 years working in chilled FMCG food business
Worked in a similar role
Experience of maintaining a QMS
Experience of maintaining an internal audit system
Working knowledge of BRC Global standards and other accreditations
Experience at technologist level of working with a retailer
Demonstrates understanding of product integrity, safety and brand protection
Food Science / Technology or other related biological science degree
Advanced Food Hygiene 4 or equivalent
Level 4 HACCP certified
Lead Assessor
To apply please email your CV / resume to : recruitment.palethorpes addofoodgroup.com
