Technical manager

Technical Manager Are you an established Technical Manager or Quality Manager seeking your next step up in your career? Worked within a similar role in a fast paced manufacturing environment? Want to join a company that is on an upwards journey of growth? Major Recruitment are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to join our client #39;s site at their manufacturing site in Leicester. The primary role of the Technical Manager is to provide professional and effective support to the factory. You will be responsible for verification and assurance of Site Technical / Quality Assurance function in line with the sites, Safety and Quality Management Systems, legislative requirements, customer expectations and codes of practice. Supervisory management of the hygiene function in line with the sites Hygiene Management System. Providing technical advice to SMT, site departments and customers. To liaise directly with customers to ensure effective management of customer accounts, technical function at site level and product safety and quality as per agreed customer standards. To ensure technical strategy is delivered in line with company aim and core values. Key Responsibilities as Technical Manager: Provide leadership and guidance for the Technical, Quality and Hygiene Teams and to ensure effective quality management systems are in place to guarantee both food safety and legal compliance. Liaise closely with department managers / group technical to share best practice and ensure that at all times the companies standards are maintained. Accurate reporting of KPIs to technical team and site management team- to escalate any issues directly with the Managing Director. Review quality and food safety trend analysis (customer complaints, micro results, and quality control information), allowing generation of robust improvement plans. Verify an effective pest prevention system is in place and is regularly managed by the technical team on site. Liaise directly with the FSA team and external customers on site to ensure any corrective actions following technical visits and audits are implemented and maintained. Review internal/external audits are conducted as per agreed schedule and any resulting non-conformances are dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner. Ensure that the Technical Team has the necessary skills and qualifications to carry out their role effectively. Identify development and training needs where appropriate. Maintain the appropriate standards of conduct behaviour within the Technical Team. Work within and promoting company values. Support the management of night hygiene team ensuring all hygiene matters are dealt with on a daily basis to include ensuring hygiene teams have the necessary skills tools to do their job. Actively promote / participate in Company initiatives and projects. Personal development - to demonstrate full commitment to the scheduled programme of training and development for this role. Lead technical function in ensuring site and team adherence to site. Cost saving projects Customer quality improvement plans Internal/External Audits GMP Customer complaints trend analysis, investigation, root cause analysis and preventative measures. External internal site rejections, investigation, root cause analysis and preventative measures. Raw materials nonconformities, investigation, root cause analysis and preventative measures. Product, swabbing and water testing results trending, investigation of failures, including root cause analysis and preventative measures.What #39;s in for you? Salary up to GBP d.o.e. 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension Fund Career progressionSkills Experience required to be a Technical Manager: A minimum of 5 years #39; experience in a similar role. High care experience within a chilled food environment. BRCG experience. Excellent Communicator. Able to influence at all levels. Self Motivated. Team player. Excellent stakeholder management. Able to manage a team.Qualifications: Food Science Degree or Industry relevant experience. HACCP Level 3, Level 4 would be desirable. Level 3 Food Safety, Level 4 would be desirable. Lead Auditor Certification.If you are interested, please click apply now and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch. Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward. INDSS