Overview
Our Client is a dynamic, innovative and established Fresh Produce business, currently achieving high levels of sustained growth across their category. We currently offer an exciting opportunity to join the technical team as Technical Manager.
Reporting to and working alongside the Head of Technical, the position of Technical Manager will work with key retail customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure product quality meets customer specification and all product meets company and customer policy requirements for product safety, quality and legality.
Responsibilities;
Work with suppliers and the commercial team to ensure full awareness of current supply and communicate any issues with future supply
Ensure all product is used effectively and efficiently to maximise profit for the business
Navigate customer technical systems to manage specifications and Due Diligence
Management and contribution to quality improvement plan for each product area
Manage the preparation for customers/supplier technical/quality visits and audits
Maintain the company QMS and ensure that they are “Audit ready” at all times
Monitor and report any issues that compromise customer specifications
Maintain knowledge of customer complaints
Be a key member of the HACCP team.
We require;
Exposure to and knowledge of retail customers expectations and standards
Experience gained in a Quality / Technical Management position
Knowledge of Quality & Technical protocols within Fresh Produce
BRC, HACCP, Food Safety and 3rd party Audits.
Languages advantageous
Salary; £35-45k + Car Allowance
Location: South East England / Kent
Please call Aimi or Louise to discuss the role of Technical Manager / Technologist / Product Quality Manager on 01284 735575 or alternatively please send a CV to info@tailormaderesources.co.uk